How do you pronounce Nerello Mascalese?

Nerello Mascalese is pronounced neh-REL-loh mas-kah-LEH-zeh.

Where does Nerello Mascalese come from?

Nerello Mascalese grows in Mount Etna, Sicily.

Expect red cherry, orange peel, ash, dried herb. Closest familiar reference: high-altitude Pinot Noir or red Burgundy.

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Where it grows: Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy
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How do you pronounce Nerello Mascalese?: Nerello Mascalese is pronounced neh-REL-loh mas-kah-LEH-zeh.
Where does Nerello Mascalese come from?: Nerello Mascalese grows in Mount Etna, Sicily.
What does Nerello Mascalese taste like?: Expect red cherry, orange peel, ash, dried herb. Closest familiar reference: high-altitude Pinot Noir or red Burgundy.

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