Scarinà 2022 Nuzzella

SCARINÀ 2022 – Terre Siciliane Rosato IGT

Overview

Scarinà 2022 is a Sicilian rosé wine made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, sourced from 30-year-old vines on volcanic soils. The winemaking process includes a 24-hour skin maceration and fermentation in French oak tonneaux, followed by aging in wood and stainless steel. This method gives the wine elegance, freshness, and balanced aromatic complexity, highlighting the mineral character of the terroir. Limited to 1,600 bottles, Scarinà emphasizes artisanal care and attention.

Wine History

Scarinà was born from Nicola Oteri’s passion and Nuzzella winery’s dedication to Etna’s indigenous grape varieties. Each harvest is carefully managed by hand to select the best grapes. Continuous care in the vineyard and cellar allows Nerello Mascalese to fully express itself even as a rosé, preserving finesse and the aromatic signature of volcanic soils.

Vineyard Philosophy

The vines for Scarinà are cultivated according to organic viticulture principles, without herbicides or synthetic products. All operations, from pruning to harvesting, are carried out manually, preserving soil health and plant balance. The volcanic soil provides freshness, minerality, and elegance to the grapes.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, grapes undergo a short 24-hour skin maceration to extract delicate color and aromas. Fermentation takes place in French oak tonneaux, with subsequent aging in wood and stainless steel. No fining or filtration is applied, preserving the wine’s authenticity and complexity.

Tasting Notes & Pairings

The wine shows a pale, luminous pink color. On the nose, it offers fresh red fruits, citrus, and subtle floral notes. On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and persistent, with pleasant minerality from the volcanic soil. Perfect with seafood, shellfish, white meats, and light Mediterranean cuisine.

Technical Sheet

• Denomination: Terre Siciliane Rosato IGT

• Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese

• Vineyard: 30 years, volcanic soil

• Viticulture: Organic

• Harvest: Manual

• Vinification: 24-hour skin maceration, fermentation in French oak tonneaux

• Aging: French oak tonneaux and stainless steel

• Fining: No

• Filtration: No

• SO2 Added: None indicated

• Production: 1,600 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.