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Nerello Cappuccio

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Nerello Cappuccio is a dark red grape variety native to Sicily, thriving on the volcanic soils of Mount Etna. Nerello Cappuccio produces a red wine which is soft, richly coloured and accessible. The wines tend to have a great perfume of violet mixed with menthol, along with some anise and white pepper.

General Characteristics

  • Chocolate
  • Coffee
  • Toffee
  • Vanilla
  • Cherry
  • Cranberry
  • Pomegranate
  • Redcurrant
  • Balsamic
  • Fennel
  • Licorice
  • Star Anise
  • Jam
  • Raspberry
  • Strawberry
  • Lavender
  • Violet
  • Forest Floor
  • Mushroom
  • Black Pepper
  • White Pepper
  • Grape
  • Plum
  • Eucalyptus
  • Menthol
  • Mint

Wines with this grape

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