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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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
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Slow-roasted leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary
Firm tannins and mineral depth are perfectly matched with slow-roasted lamb. -
Wild mushroom risotto with Pecorino
Volcanic earthiness and firm structure pair with the earthy umami of wild mushroom. -
Grilled aged Caciocavallo
The wine's iron-mineral character bridges the smoky, aged character of grilled Caciocavallo.
How to serve Tenute Nicosia Monte Gorna
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. 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.
- 2015: First 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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