Mamertino di Milazzo Doc

Grape-growing on the lower slopes of Mount Etna and the Agrigento area, according to some historians, could go back to an era that predates the Phoenicians. The discovery of vines known as 'ampelidi' demonstrate that there were already wild grapes vines on this island millions of years ago. There are historical accounts of Mamertino wine production dated as early as 289 B.C., when the Mamertines planted 'a precious vine for the production of a precious wine' in the Milazzo territory. This wine is said to be so good that in Roman times, it was offered to Julius Caesar on the occasion of the banquet to celebrate his third term of consulship. This is also recounted in his book, "De Bello Gallico." With praises of its goodness sung by both Stradone and Pliny, Mamertino was already considered to be one of the best wines on the market centuries ago. The peculiar climatic conditions that are so highly favourable for the proper ripening of the grape have made this territory ideal for the cultivation, at first experimental, and then increasingly more consistent, of other non-native grape vines such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, etc. However, today it is primarily the native grape vines, such as Nero d'Avola, that, with the sale of highly esteemed wines, are benefitting an increasing number of producers. This Doc includes the following varieties: Bianco, Bianco Riserva, Rosso, Rosso Riserva, Calabrese or Nero d'Avola, Calabrese or Nero d'Avola Riserva, and Grillo-Ansonica.

 

Consumption

Mamertino di Milazzo Bianco Doc goes well with light seafood appetizers, with grilled and marinated fish dishes and with seafood risottos. The temperature for tasting is 8-10 °C and the wine should be served in medium capacity, tulip-shaped wine glasses. Mamertino Bianco Riserva Doc is ideal with highly flavoured fried dishes, with soups and various fish polentas. It is also recommended as an accompaniment for white meat dishes such as chicken, rabbit and giblets. This wine should be tasted at a temperature of 10-12 °C and the most suitable glass is one of medium capacity with a wide tulip shape. Mamertino di Milazzo Rosso Doc is ideal as an accompaniment for more elaborate dishes such as pasta with "ragù" (meat sauce) and red meat dishes, whether boiled or grilled. It is also an excellent accompaniment for aged cheeses. It should be served in "bordolese" glasses at a temperature of 14-16 °C. Mamertino Rosso Riserva Doc goes very well with red meat roasts, grilled meats, "stracotti" (stove-top pot roasts) and stews, but it best expresses its organoleptic qualities when accompanying game, whether bird or beast. It should be tasted at 16-18 °C in "ballon" glasses. Mamertino Nero d'Avola and Nero d'Avola Riserva Doc is an excellent accompaniment for aged cheeses such as Sicilian "pecorino" (sheep's cheese) or the local "piacintinu": sheep's cheese flavoured with saffron. It is also an ideal accompaniment for meat dishes such as veal cutlets or "capretto alla messinese" (roast lamb in the messinese style). It should be served at a temperature of 16-18°C and the glass should be a "ballon." Mamertino Grillo-Ansonica Doc is perfect with appetizers whether made with vegetable or egg, and with cold white meats and soft fresh cheeses. It should be served in medium-sized wide tulip-shaped glasses at a temperature of 8-10°C.

Identification

The labeling of Mamertino di Milazzo Doc

Each label should mention the Controlled Denomination of Origin next to all the other indications required by law, such as: the product's region of provenance; product denomination according to the variety of grapevine used in the winemaking and the geographic zone in which that grapevine is grown; nominal volume of the wine; name or company name of the bottler and its registered address; number and code of the bottler, which may also appear on the seal (cork or cap); name of the country; indication of the batch; ecological indications.

 

 

 

I.D. card

Type
Mamertino di Milazzo Doc is a table wine, produced in the following types: Bianco, Bianco Riserva, Rosso, Rosso Riserva, Calabrese or Nero d'Avola, Calabrese or Nero d'Avola Riserva, Grillo-Ansonica.
Description
Mamertino Bianco and Bianco Riserva Doc are made from primarily Catarratti grapes (minimum 45%) and Grillo and Ansonica grapes, in a joint%age of at least 35%, with a minimum for each of 10%. Mamertino Rosso and Rosso Riserva Doc are made with primarily (at least 60%) Nero d'Avola grapes and Nocera grapes (at least 10%). Calabrese or Nero d'Avola and Calabrese or Nero d'Avola Riserva are made with a minimum of 85% Nero d'Avola grapes. or the Grillo-Ansonica Doc type, both types of grapes are used for up to 100%, with a minimum of 20% for each.
Characteristics
Mamertino Bianco Doc is a more or less intense straw yellow colour, sometimes with greenish reflections. The odour is pleasant, refined, characteristic, more or less fruity and the taste is dry and balanced. The minimum alcohol content is 11.50% vol.. Mamertino Bianco Riserva Doc, on visual examination, appears to be an intense golden yellow, sometimes with amber coloured reflections. An olfactory examination reveals an ethereal, full, characteristic and sometimes a more or less "passito" or withered fruit odour. The taste varies from dry to sweet, pleasant and typical. It has a minimum alcohol content of 13% vol.. Mamertino Rosso Doc is a more or less subtle ruby red colour. The odour is typical with faintly fruity and delicate notes and the flavour is dry and savoury, with body. The minimum alcohol content is 12.50% volume. Mamertino Rosso Riserva Doc is an intense ruby red colour, with notes tending toward a brick colour due to aging. The scent is distinct, vinous and harmonious. To taste, the wine is dry, but also full-bodied. The minimum alcohol content is 13% vol... Mamertino Calabrese or Nero d'Avola Doc is a wine of an intense ruby red colour and characteristic, pleasing and fruity odour. The flavour is that of a dry, full and harmonious wine. The minimum alcohol content is 12.50% vol.. Mamertino Calabrese or Nero d'Avola Riserva Doc has a ruby red colour with notes tending toward garnet. Its scent is distinct, pleasant and fruity and the taste reveals a wine with body, that is also harmonious and dry. The minimum alcohol content is 13% vol... Mamertino Grillo-Ansonica Doc is a more or less intense straw yellow colour, at times with greenish reflections, with a characteristic, delicate, and more or less fruity aroma. The flavour is dry, harmonious, and fresh and the minimum alcohol content is 11% vol..
Area of production
Doc Mamertino di Milazzo is produced in an area that includes the Province of Messina and the lands in the municipalities of Alì, Alì Terme, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Basicò, Castroreale, Condrò, Falcone, Fiumedinisi, Furnari, Gualtieri Sicaminò, Itala, Librizzi, Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea, Meri, Milazzo, Monforte San Giorgio, Montalbano Elicona, Nizza di Sicilia, Oliveri, Pace del Mela, Patti, Roccalumera, Roccavaldina, Rodi Milici, San Filippo del Mela, Santa Lucia del Mela, San Pier Niceto, Scaletta Zanclea, Terme Vigliatore, Torregrotta, and Tripi.
Selling period
All year round.
Normative references
Mamertino di Milazzo Doc was recognized with the Ministerial Decree of 03.09.2004, published in the Official Journal number 214 of 11.09.2004.

Further information

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    1. Additional facts

Producers

Mamertino di Milazzo .

Quality labels

Doc .

Regions

Sicily .