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2025 Logistilla Nerello Mascalese

Forever tied to Etna, but not confined to it, this is one of Sicily’s most fascinating native reds. The variety was selected centuries ago around Mascali, on Etna’s eastern side near the sea, and Salvo Foti rather perfectly calls it a “beach bum” because it really does love the heat. Genetically, it is a natural crossing of Sangiovese and Mantonico Bianco, which makes a lot of sense once you get into its mix of perfume, freshness, and tannin. Wild strawberry, red sour cherry, and dried rose are classic Nerello territory, with a little dusty earth and dried herbs woven through.
Italy
Red
Still
Biodynamic
Steel ageing

Region:  Salemi, Trapani, Sicilia

Appellation:  Terre Siciliane IGT

Varietal/Blend:  Nerello Mascalese

ABV:  13%

Vineyard:  Around Salemi, in western Sicily, the vineyards sit at roughly 50 metres above sea level on medium-textured, calcareous soils. Farming is biodynamic and Demeter-certified, with vines trained to spurred cordon and planted at 4,000 per hectare. Yields are around 80 q/ha, with harvest done by hand at the beginning of September.

Cellar: Spontaneously fermented in a stainless steel tank at 22–25°C with frequent pump-overs, then drawn off after 10–12 days. MLF also takes place in the tank, followed by six months of bottle aging before release.

CSPC:  156064

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