Federico Graziani
Etna Rosso Rosso di Mezzo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | 24 months in steel. |
- Single vineyard: Cubito plot at Feudo di Mezzo, Passopisciaro, at 600 metres on Etna
- Centenarian vines: pre-phylloxera plants and massal selection from old vineyards
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel
- Ageing: 24 months in stainless steel and tonneau to enhance finesse and elegance
- Profile and taste: notes of red fruits, mandarin and spices; delicate tannins, complex finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Federico Graziani's Rosso di Mezzo is an elegant still Etna Rosso. It displays a transparent, bright ruby colour, revealing aromas of fresh small red fruits accompanied by citrus notes of mandarin, sweet spices and incense. On the palate, it offers a smooth and graceful drinkability, supported by light and lively tannins that lead the sip towards a complex finish, ideal for accompanying structured meals.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Cubito parcel in the Feudo di Mezzo district in Passopisciaro. The vineyards are situated at six hundred metres altitude on the northern slopes of Etna, sheltered from the hot sirocco winds. The century-old pre-phylloxera vines and those reproduced by massal selection benefit from significant temperature variations. This climate ensures a prolonged ripening, giving great precision to the fruit while fully respecting the faithfulness to the parcel of origin.
How it is produced
Production aims to enhance delicate grapes, vinified to preserve their subtle profile. The process is based on spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, following a minimal intervention approach. The twenty-four month ageing takes place between steel and barrels, maintaining a deep connection with the vineyard. The result is an Etna Rosso with clear natural elegance and an extremely clean fruity expression.
History and Curiosities
Rosso di Mezzo encapsulates the essence of a single vineyard located in the Cubito plot, in Passopisciaro. Situated at 600 metres above sea level, the historic pre-phylloxera vines are sheltered from warm winds and benefit from significant temperature variations, which impart great complexity to the fruit. Federico Graziani enhances this terroir through spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, respecting the natural elegance of the raw material. The 24-month maturation, between steel and fine tonneaux, gives rise to a vibrant wine, with fine tannins and a graceful drinkability.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
For the past 2000 years, people here have been growing vineyards in small plots of land reclaimed from the mountain, living in symbiosis with the volcano and adapting to the power and unpredictability of its elements. This is slow and ancient work, carried out by hand with toil, passion, and respect. Read more
| Name | Federico Graziani Etna Rosso Rosso di Mezzo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Federico Graziani |
| Story | History and Curiosities Rosso di Mezzo encapsulates the essence of a single vineyard located in the Cubito plot, in Passopisciaro. Situated at 600 metres above sea level, the historic pre-phylloxera vines are sheltered from warm winds and benefit from significant temperature variations, which impart great complexity to the fruit. Federico Graziani enhances this terroir through spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, respecting the natural elegance of the raw material. The 24-month maturation, between steel and fine tonneaux, gives rise to a vibrant wine, with fine tannins and a graceful drinkability. |
| Origin | Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, Passopisciaro (Castiglione di Sicilia, CT) |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel; ageing 24 months in steel. |
| Aging | 24 months in steel. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |