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
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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.
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
- 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