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Nerello Mascalese

On the slopes of Europe's most active volcano grow some of Italy's most thrilling reds — pale, perfumed, and ageworthy, often from ungrafted vines older than your grandparents. Meet Nerello Mascalese.

Tasting profile
Pale, perfumed and mineral — elegance from Etna's old ungrafted vines. Once it's under your skin, ordinary reds feel boring.
Where it grows
Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
Where to buy
For specific bottles and where to buy them, read the deep dive.

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The region

Mount Etna, Sicily

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