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Nerello Mascalese

The red grape variety comes from Italy. Province of Catania. The epithet derives from the municipality of Mascali in the Sicilian province of Catania. Synonyms include Mascalese Nera, Mascalisi, Negrello, Nerello Calabrese, Nerello Carbunaru, Nerello di Mascali, Nerello Nostrale, Nerello Paesano, Nerona di Viggiano, Niureddu and Niureddu Mascalese. Despite seemingly suggestive synonyms or morphological or name similarities, it should not be confused with the Frappato, Magliocco Canino, Magliocco Dolce, Nerello Cappuccio or Perricone varieties. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2013, it is probably a natural cross between Sangiovese x Mantonico Bianco. The late-ripening vine is susceptible to fungal diseases like powdery mildew and botrytis. It yields bright red wines with moderate alcohol and acidity, soft tannins with red fruit aromas, and also aging potential.

Nerello Mascalese - Weintraube und Blatt

The variety is mainly grown on the island of Sicily, especially around Mount Etna in the province of Catania. There it is often grown mixed with up to five different unknown varieties, making it difficult to quantify. The low-quality Nerello Cappuccio is often blended with it. The variety is permitted in the DOC wines Contea di Sclafani, Etna, Faro, Marsala, Menfi, Monreale, Riesi, Sambuca di Sicilia and Sicilia (Sicily), as well as Lamezia and Sant'Anna di Isola Capo Rizzuto (Calabria). In 2016, 1,805 hectares were designated with a sharp downward trend (Kym Anderson).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012
Images: M.I.P.A.F - National Vine Certification Service

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