This LunaGaia Nerello Mascalese is spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts allowing the grapes to express their true character. An enticing nose full of ripe red fruits and violets with a generous and elegant palate full of rustic earthy tones, rich fruit and dried spices. The finish is savoury and long. This wine is an excellent partner to Mediterranean specialities such as tomato based pasta dishes, aubergine moussaka and full flavoured meats.

This is an indigenous grape from the slopes of Etna that for centuries has been cultivated in the County of Mascali (which gives it its name) on volcanic soils. The story of the label derives from the Italian epic poem 'Orlando Furioso'. It depicts Orlando becoming overwhelmed with pain after finding his lost love Angela's name carved in a tree. 

About the Producer

Born from a partnership between Cantina Orsogna cooperative and BioGaia, a biodynamic Sicilian farmer collective. LunaGaia labels are a visual homage to L 'Opera dei Pupi Siciliana (the Sicilian Puppet Opera), a Sicilian storytelling tradition and UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The wines tell the story of the Italian Epic poem "Orlando Furioso" by Ludovico Ariosto.

Vineyard and Winery

Volcanic soils and a maritime influence combine to impart a distinct elegance and mineral character upon the island's wines. Notable for its range of local varieties with Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese making reliable, fleshy red wines, whilst Catarratto, Grillo and Inzolia yield surprisingly well balanced and flavourful white wines. You will also find the more recognised grapes of Syrah and Chardonnay performing really well in this warm Mediterranean climate. However, it is the uniquely rich and mineral influenced dessert wines that are perhaps Sicily's greatest contribution to the wine world, from Marsala to Moscato di Pantelleria and Malvasia.