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Fessina Erse Etna Rosso 2018

Fessina Erse Etna Rosso 2018

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Size | 750mL

Silvia Maestrelli founded Tenuta di Fessina in 2007 on Etna's northeastern flank, farming parcels scattered from Rovittello at 2,200 feet up to Milo at 3,280. Different faces of the same volcano. Erse follows the old artisan practice here, co-fermenting Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio with a splash of white Minnella and Carricante, and the result is light ruby and deceptively delicate: wild blackberry, coriander, clove and pink pepper over tannins that are soft and austere at once. Red and white grapes in the same glass, the way Etna did it for centuries before anyone called it a technique.

Details

Wine Type
Red
Producer
Fessina
Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Appellation
Etna Rosso
Grape
Nerello Mascalese

About the Producer

In 2007, Silvia Maestrelli founded Tenuta di Fessina in the village of Rovittello on the northeastern side of Mt. Etna. They have 17 acres of vineyards in Rovittello (2,200 feet) and 6 acres between Milo and Santa Maria di Licod a (3,280 feet). These vineyards are located on different sides of the mountain in order to produce the best expressions of the indigenous varietals. There has also been a strong focus on hospitality: Seven rooms for guests were built inside a 17th century structure on the property. In collaboration with winemaker Federico Curtaz, Maestrelli has created one of the most successful and recognizable cellars in the Etna area and has become an exemplary ambassador of new Sicilian viticulture.

Fessina Erse Etna Rosso 2018

$28.00
$28.00
Sold Out