Details
- Type: Red
- Country: Italy
- Region: Sicilia
- Vintage: 2013
- Producer: Torre Mora
- Primary grape: Nerello Mascalese
- Secondary grape: Nerello Cappuccio
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 35787
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Awards:
- 2016, Commended Sommelier Wine Awards 2019
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Organic
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Ethical
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
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Sulphites
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Expression
Oaked, intense, concentrated reds
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Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
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Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
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Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
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Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
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Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
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Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes
About the Wine
Nerello Mascalese
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Nerello Mascalese wines often have a perfume reminiscent of those of the noble wines of Barolo and Burgundy. The grape exhibits a unique blend of mineral like notes with dominant fruity flavours.
Flavours:
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Allspice
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Crushed Gravel
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Dried Cherry
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Dried Thyme
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Orange Zest
The Country
Italy
From the cold northern regions to the sizzling south of Sicily, Italy is a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, grapes and styles from regions such as Barolo to lesser-known Montefalco and Etna.
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