 It is therefore likely that Nerello is a crossing of Sangiovese and another, so far unidentified, grape variety.The organoleptic characteristics of the monovarietal Nerello Mascalese generally are a ruby red color, with subtle grenade tones; a strong fruity scent of red berry fruits, with slight floral shades, a spicy hint, and a feeble effusion of vanilla and tobacco, with a persistent trace of licorice; and a dry, tannic, persistent and harmonic taste, with a strong body.At sight, the wine seems surely more mature than it appears when smelled or tasted.