red2024 (representative vintage)$14–$34 est.

Sicily Nerello Cappuccio

Sicily Estate · Sicily · Italy

Sicily Nerello Cappuccio is an red wine from Italy, in the Sicily region (The largest island in the Mediterranean, at Italy's southern tip, dominated by Mount Etna.), made principally from Nerello Cappuccio. a house-style Sicily nerello cappuccio that showcases the grape in this region.

In character, this value tier delivers the classic nerello cappuccio profile — red berries, dried herbs, earth, cocoa — with the structural stamp of Sicily and a medium-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium
Acidity
High
Tannin
Medium
Sweetness
Low
ABV
13.5–14.5%
Finish
A classic Sicily expression of nerello cappuccio.

Aromas & Flavours

red berriesdried herbsearthcocoa
  • · red cherry
  • · strawberry
  • · herbs
  • · volcanic
  • · spice

Food Pairing

  • · grilled vegetables
  • · roast chicken
  • · tuna steak
  • · aged cheese

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
15–17 °C
Decanting
30–60 minutes
Cellaring
3–8 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $14–$34. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.