Nerello Mascalese - EP
Overview
Release Date: April 19th 2026
The Nerello Mascalese EP contains two tracks: "Ironblood" and "Volcanic." Together, they showcase the dual styles of this remarkable grape: one brooding, gritty, and bloody; the other fragrant, vibrant, floral, and intensely VOLCANIC.
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Inspiration: Ironblood / Volcanic
"It's like tasting blood, but in a good way."
That was my exact revelation back in 2015 when I first tasted the 2010 Vigna Barbagalli by Pietradolce.
Until that moment, I didn't know wine could possess that kind of visceral edge.
11 years later, inspired by that memory, "Ironblood" is a sensory exploration of Nerello Mascalese, the captivating red wine grape born from the volatile, blackened soils of Mount Etna, Sicily.
Built on the foundation of VinoZen Sensory Architecture, this lyrical tasting note transcends traditional wine descriptors to capture how the wine actually feels.
Thriving on the edge of a restless volcano, Nerello Mascalese requires sacrifice and resilience. This track translates that tension into an immersive audio-visual experience, wrapping the wine's smoky, iron-rich minerality in a "Luxury Noir" aesthetic.
The Nerello Mascalese EP contains two tracks: "Ironblood" and "Volcanic." Together, they showcase the dual styles of this remarkable grape: one brooding, gritty, and bloody; the other fragrant, vibrant, floral, and intensely VOLCANIC.
The Wine: Nerello Mascalese (Mount Etna, Sicily)
The Profile: Ash on the tongue, iron in the dirt, rising flames, and unyielding elegance.
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Content intended for those of Legal Drinking Age.
Drink in moderation. Mindfulness, not Over-indulgence.
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