Palermo Rooftop Cooking Class with Full Meal, Wine & Stories
Experience an authentic Sicilian cooking class in Palermo set on a panoramic 7th-floor terrace overlooking the city, and join a local chef for a hands-on culinary jour...
Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, dried rose, volcanic mineral, herbs
Palate: cherry, medium tannin, iron mineral, saline herbs
Fondo Filara is the premium Nicosia Etna Rosso from organically farmed Nerello Mascalese on the south-east slope: approachable and mineral, reflecting the Trecastagni terroir.
What it pairs with
-
Grilled pork chops with Sicilian herbs
The wine's herb complexity and medium body pair well with herb-seasoned pork. -
Pasta alla norma
Classic north Sicilian pairing: cherry freshness complements aubergine and tomato. -
Grilled chicken with rosemary and lemon
Medium body and herb notes naturally complement herb-roasted poultry.
How to serve Tenute Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled pork chops with Sicilian herbs, Pasta alla norma, Grilled chicken with rosemary and lemon. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Tenute Nicosia's Fondo Filara (meaning 'bottom of the vineyard row') is the premium expression from the estate's organically farmed south-east slope Trecastagni vineyards. The wine is part of the Nicosia Etna range that helped establish the Trecastagni area as an accessible wine-tourism destination on the south-east slope.
- 2010: First Fondo Filara vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Tenute Nicosia · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%)
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 18 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €30-48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Tenute Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso
What does Tenute Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, dried rose, volcanic mineral, herbs. On the palate, cherry, medium tannin, iron mineral, saline herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral, clean finish. Fondo Filara is the premium Nicosia Etna Rosso from organically farmed Nerello Mascalese on the south-east slope: approachable and mineral, reflecting the Trecastagni terroir.
When should I drink Tenute Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tenute Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso?
Grilled pork chops with Sicilian herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta alla norma and Grilled chicken with rosemary and lemon. The wine's herb complexity and medium body pair well with herb-seasoned pork.
What grapes are in Tenute Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%). The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tours and tastings in Sicily
Palermo by Night with Street food, Wine & local legends
Discover Palermo at night on a walking tour with street food, Sicilian wine, and live storytelling inspired by local legends, folklore, mystery, and unusual Sicilian tales.
Vineyard Walk and Food Tasting
In this experience, you can immerse yourself in the tranquil atmosphere of Tenute Baglio Passofondo, an oasis of peace just a few kilometers from Trapani and Palermo.