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Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Fondo Filara Nicosia Etna 2010 Wine Review

Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Fondo Filara Nicosia Etna 2010

Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Fondo Filara Nicosia Etna 2010

Sicily, Italy

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $28.95

Drink: Now

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Nicosia

Agent: Bassoalto Inc.

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Reviews and Ratings

Dianne Fisher - Sommelier, ISG rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A very interesting wine from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna, Sicily. Composed of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccino. Clear, ruby core with a large silver rim showing a touch of brick-orange. The nose is complex with layers of dried blue fruits, dried cherry, hay, hickory and iron. Light bodied, low/clean tannins, medium acidity. Dried fruits follow on the palate with rhubarb and a finish of smoked herbs.
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James Belardo rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

My experience with red Sicilian wines have been limited to wines made with the common Nero D'Avola grape variety but there's other Sicilian wines to choose from. The Nicosia Filara Etna Rosso Sicilian wine uses predominately a blend of the acclaimed Nerello Mascalese (80%) and Nerello Cappuccino (20%) grapes. I have to tell you, it's pretty damn good! The depth of character as revealed by the balance of tannins and hints of dark chocolate and black cherry. I highly recommend this wine and salute Mt. Etna every time a glass is raised. Bravo Sicilia, bravo!

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This medium-bodied red wine is a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio grapes, the signature grapes of Sicily.Mount Etna volcanic terroir comes through. - Community Wine Reviews

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