Nerello Mascalese is a native Sicilian vine belonging to the family of Sicilian nerelli or nigrelli or blacks, widespread mainly in the area on the slopes of Etna, in the metropolitan area of ​​Eatania.

Although there are no historical sources to attest to it, traditionally its structure dates back to the foundation of Naxos, the first of the Greek colonies on the island, around 730 BC, from which it would then spread to the current Messina hinterland and Catania. reaching the slopes of Etna, where in Roman times it stabilized having found its ideal site in the soil of volcanic origin.

The resulting wine is of an intense ruby ​​red color, while the olfactory range is delicate and complex, ranging from floral to vanilla aromas; on the palate it is generally soft and balanced.