| Type | Red |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Mamertino DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Nocera — ancient variety attested in Greek sources; ancestral foundation of Mamertine wine |
| Serving temp. | 16-18°C |
| Ageing | Barriques |
| Style | Rare monovarietal Nocera red; soft, silky, individual |
| Food pairing | Red meats; game; aged cheeses; braised preparations |
Rosso del Levriero is among the rarest wines available through UniqueWines — not because of limited production alone, but because of the singular nature of its grape: pure Nocera, unblended and undiluted, from a vineyard of excellence in one of the richest agricultural areas of Sicily. To produce a monovarietal Nocera wine of quality is a statement of genuine viticultural courage, for this ancient variety — attested in Greek sources and the ancestral foundation of the legendary Mamertine wine — is not an easy grape to vinify in purity.
The Nocera vine has occupied the hills of Messina for longer than recorded winemaking history can precisely account for. It is a grape of deep roots and demanding character — lovable and robust, as the ancient descriptions of the Mamertine wines it produced consistently described. In the skilled hands of Cambria Winery's winemakers, who have spent years understanding the specific expression of Nocera on the extremely mineral volcanic lands between Etna and the Aeolian islands, the grape reveals a capacity for refinement that its rustic historical reputation does not fully prepare the taster for.
The production process involves careful winemaking and ageing in barriques — a choice that provides the gentle oxidative exposure and wood integration necessary to soften and refine a variety of Nocera's natural firmness without obscuring its singular aromatic identity. The result is a wine that is soft and silky in texture — qualities not immediately associated with this grape — while remaining unmistakably, powerfully itself.
On the nose, Rosso del Levriero is broad, complex, and fine: fruity notes of blueberries and blackberries open the aromatic conversation, making way for the deeper, earthier suggestion of undergrowth, and finishing with a light smoky note that speaks of volcanic origin. The palate delivers the uniqueness of its purity: the softness and genuineness that varietal Nocera achieves when brought to its best expression, with an unmistakable and persistent aroma that extends through a long and satisfying finish.
Rosso del Levriero is, simply, a wine that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Available through UniqueWines in strictly limited quantities.
