Acchiana 2022 Nuzzella

ACCHIANA 2022 – Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT

Overview

Acchiana 2022 is a Sicilian red wine made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grown on 30-year-old vines on volcanic soils. The winemaking includes a 10-day skin maceration, followed by aging for 3 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in stainless steel. The result is an elegant and structured wine that expresses the mineral complexity of its terroir. Limited to 4,000 bottles, Acchiana embodies artisanal care and attention to detail.

Wine History

The Acchiana project was born from Nicola Oteri’s vision to highlight Etna’s indigenous grape varieties. Each harvest is carefully managed by hand to ensure the highest quality grapes. Over time, meticulous vineyard and cellar practices allow Nerello Mascalese to fully express its elegance, complexity, and typicity of the Etna territory.

Vineyard Philosophy

Acchiana vineyards are cultivated following organic viticulture principles, without herbicides or synthetic chemicals. All vineyard work, from pruning to harvesting, is done manually. The volcanic soils give the grapes natural freshness and minerality, which are faithfully transferred into the wine.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, grapes undergo a 10-day skin maceration. Aging takes place for 3 months in French oak tonneaux and 12 months in stainless steel, without fining or filtration. This method preserves the wine’s authentic character and enhances its aromatic complexity and structure.

Tasting Notes & Pairings

The wine shows a deep ruby-red color. On the nose, it reveals ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and mineral notes from the volcanic soil. On the palate, it is elegant, structured, and persistent, with soft, integrated tannins. Pairs perfectly with red meats, roasts, game, and rich Mediterranean dishes.

Technical Sheet

• Denomination: Terre Siciliane Rosso IGT

• Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese

• Vineyard: 30 years, volcanic soil

• Viticulture: Organic

• Harvest: Manual

• Vinification: 10-day skin maceration

• Aging: French oak tonneaux 3 months / stainless steel 12 months

• Fining: No

• Filtration: No

• SO2 Added: None indicated

• Production: 4,000 bottles

Nuzzella – Winery in Piedimonte Etneo

History of the Winery

Nuzzella was founded in 2014 from the dream of Nicola Oteri and his deep passion for the Etna region. Located in Contrada Selmo, Piedimonte Etneo, on the northeast slope of the volcano, the winery began by restoring existing vineyards on 1.6 hectares, planting Nerello Mascalese, Carricante, and Catarratto. The first harvest, in 2015, produced only 2,000 bottles of traditional method sparkling Nerello, marking the start of a path focused on quality and terroir expression. Over time, the winery expanded and now produces about 15,000 bottles annually across six different labels.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vineyards at Nuzzella are trained with a vertical trellis system and cultivated following organic farming principles, without herbicides or synthetic chemicals, except for copper and sulfur when strictly necessary. Work in the vineyard is manual and continuous throughout the year, with careful attention to preserving soil balance and biodiversity. The winery emphasizes native grape varieties, maintaining the genetic integrity of traditional cultivars and a strong connection to the territory.

Approach in the Cellar

Fermentation in the cellar is spontaneous and uncontrolled, respecting the natural development of native yeasts. Every wine aims to faithfully convey the character of the Etna territory, from the white soils of sedimentary rocks eroded by torrents to the black volcanic soils created by lava flows. The result is an authentic expression of local varieties, combining the mineral strength of the volcano with the aromatic complexity of the indigenous grapes.

Unique Terroir

Nuzzella’s terroir is defined by the fusion of two soil types: white, sedimentary soils and black, volcanic soils. This, combined with a climate alternating between mountain and Mediterranean influences depending on the season, gives the wines an extraordinary profile, elegant and mineral, capable of telling the story of the Etna region in every glass.

Vision and Mission

The mission of Nuzzella is to produce natural wines that express the true essence of the Etna territory while respecting nature and local traditions. Each bottle tells the story of the soil, climate, and native grape varieties, offering the consumer a unique and authentic experience where viticulture passion and winemaking art merge in perfect balance.