Girolamo Russo
Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2021
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio |
Description
Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo, produced by Girolamo Russo in Sicily, 2021 vintage. A still red wine from the slopes of Etna, a wine that speaks of a family's passion and dedication to their land. Blend: 98% Nerello Mascalese and 2% Nerello Cappuccio. Intense aromas of fresh fruit, typical cherry and berries, with distinct notes of Mediterranean herbs. Deep ruby red color. Ample, remarkably elegant, supported by a crisp acidity that makes it fresh and vibrant, with excellent structure and remarkable persistence. A wine that best expresses Etna's volcanic character, perfect for pairing with red meat dishes and aged cheeses.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2021
96/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2005
- Oenologist: Emiliano Falsini
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 18
This is the north face of Europe’s largest active volcano, Mount Etna, in the north-eastern corner of Sicily.
The Russos have 26 hectares of land in and around Passopisciaro, with 15 hectares of vineyards surrounded by olive and hazelnut groves. The vineyards are high up, between 650 and 780 metres above sea level, inland from the beautiful town of Taormina. Many of the free-standing bush vines are over 80 years old, surviving in harmony with Etna’s black, mineral-rich volcanic soil.
Giuseppe works the vineyards organically and makes the wines himself. He vinifies each parcel separately, seeking out their individual identities in a series of wines that reflect the diverse character of their terroirs.
Some lava flows are very recent, too recent even to plant on.
The area is broken up into sectors known as ‘contradas’. Each contrada has a name and is linked to one of Etna’s townships. Read more
| Name | Girolamo Russo Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Girolamo Russo |
| Origin | Contrada Feudo (Randazzo) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |