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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

Wines with this grape

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