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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral-Iron finish

Aroma: dark cherry, incense, volcanic mineral, dried herbs

Palate: cherry-plum, iron, charcoal, firm tannin

Monte Gorna is Nicosia's prestige Etna Rosso from a single contrada on the south-east slope: the estate's most structured and mineral wine, representing the full potential of the Trecastagni zone.

What it pairs with

  • Slow-roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary Firm tannins and mineral depth are perfectly matched with slow-roasted lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Wild mushroom risotto with Pecorino Volcanic earthiness and firm structure pair with the earthy umami of wild mushroom.More wines for risotto →
  • Grilled aged Caciocavallo The wine's iron-mineral character bridges the smoky, aged character of grilled Caciocavallo.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Maiorchino Our pick Maiorchino is delicate for a pecorino when young and turns piquant, ageing from about 8 months to as long as 24. Etna Rosso crus bring firm tannin, high acidity and dark cherry depth, the structure for an old, sharp wheel.

How to serve Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Slow-roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, Wild mushroom risotto with Pecorino, Grilled aged Caciocavallo. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Monte Gorna takes its name from a Trecastagni contrada on the south-east slope of Etna, where Nicosia identified old Nerello Mascalese vines producing exceptional mineral complexity. Introduced in 2015 as the prestige tier of the Etna range, it aims to demonstrate the south-east slope's potential for age-worthy Etna Rosso.

  1. 2015First Monte Gorna vintage, establishing Nicosia's prestige Etna Rosso tier

Facts

Producer
Tenute Nicosia · visiting guide
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
Classification
Etna Rosso DOC
Oak
24 months in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
14.0%
Price
€45-70 at retail
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage
First vintage
2015
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna

What does Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, incense, volcanic mineral, dried herbs. On the palate, cherry-plum, iron, charcoal, firm tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral-iron finish. Monte Gorna is Nicosia's prestige Etna Rosso from a single contrada on the south-east slope: the estate's most structured and mineral wine, representing the full potential of the Trecastagni zone.

When should I drink Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna?

Drink 5-18 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 Monte Gorna?

Slow-roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom risotto with Pecorino and Grilled aged Caciocavallo. Firm tannins and mineral depth are perfectly matched with slow-roasted lamb.

What grapes are in Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna?

The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.

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