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2024 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
Biodynamic Wine

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

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

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LUNA GAIA
2024 Logistilla Nerello Mascalese

Region:  Salemi, Trapani, Sicilia

Appellation:  Terre Siciliane IGT

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Italy
Red
Biodynamic Wine
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.

TECHNICAL INFO

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

Winemakers Note: 

What the Critics are saying: 

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Salemi, Trapani, Sicilia

Appellation:  Terre Siciliane IGT

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Varietal/Blend:  Nerello Mascalese

Fermentation:  Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in old oak puncheons.

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Vineyard & Vine Age:  Bull Swamp and Manilla vineyards in Baw Baw Shire. The vines were planted in 1961 and and 1964 respectively.

ABV:  13%

Produced Cases:  50

CSPC:  156064

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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