Graci
Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in large oak barrels (15 hl) followed by further ageing in bottle (approximately 8 months). |
- Name: Etna Rosso DOC Feudo di Mezzo 2022, Graci, 14.5% vol
- Grape variety: 95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Cappuccio
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in oak vats, long maceration on the skins
- Ageing: 24 months in large oak barrels and around 8 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: blackberry and blackcurrant, violet and bay leaf; savoury, mineral and persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Graci Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is a still red wine that faithfully expresses the essence of the Sicilian volcanic terroir. Made from a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, it stands out for its structured yet agile profile. In the glass, it displays a ruby red colour with delicate garnet highlights. The bouquet is enveloping, with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant enhanced by elegant hints of violet and nuances of bay leaf. On the palate, it reveals a pronounced and well-integrated tannic structure, leading to a savoury, mineral and remarkably persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of Etna, specifically in the renowned Feudo di Mezzo district, in Passopisciaro. The vineyards are located on the north-eastern slope of the volcano, at an altitude between six hundred and seven hundred metres, in a typical Mediterranean mountain environment. The vines sink their roots into dark volcanic soils, stony and free from limestone, characterised by a sandy texture and a significant presence of iron and nitrogen. The planting density and careful yield management give the wine a distinct mineral imprint, offering a taut and profound sip.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in mid-October. Once in the cellar, vinification begins with a spontaneous fermentation carried out by indigenous yeasts in large wooden vats, accompanied by a long maceration on the skins without temperature control. This is followed by malolactic fermentation, also spontaneous. The wine then matures in large oak barrels to achieve the ideal balance, finishing the process with a period of bottle ageing. This production method preserves the integrity of the fruit and the authentic character of the terroir.
History and Curiosities
The Etna Rosso DOC Feudo di Mezzo 2022 by Graci originates in Passopisciaro on brown volcanic soils from Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio grapes. Spontaneous fermentation and skin maceration take place without temperature control. After 24 months in barrel and 8 in bottle, it releases notes of blackberry, currant and violet, with a vibrant tannic structure and a persistent mineral finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2004
- Oenologist: Alberto Aiello Graci, Emiliano Falsini
- Bottles produced: 85.000
- Hectares: 30
Grapes and volcano, these are the wines of Graci, unique interpreters of an extraordinary terroir. The winery is an old and majestic palmento skilfully restored by Alberto. Here, one part is occupied by the production structure, while another part, with cross vaults, still houses the old barrels and tools for wine production. Read more
| Name | Graci Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Nerello Mascalese, 5% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Graci |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Etna Rosso DOC Feudo di Mezzo 2022 by Graci originates in Passopisciaro on brown volcanic soils from Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio grapes. Spontaneous fermentation and skin maceration take place without temperature control. After 24 months in barrel and 8 in bottle, it releases notes of blackberry, currant and violet, with a vibrant tannic structure and a persistent mineral finish. |
| Origin | Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, Passopisciaro, north-east slope of Etna, Castiglione di Sicilia (province of Catania) |
| Soil composition | Brown, stony volcanic soils; texture ranging from sandy loam to loamy sand; neutral pH; non-calcareous; from rich to very rich in iron and with high nitrogen content |
| Plants per hectare | 6,000–10,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 27 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak vats, long maceration on the skins and spontaneous malolactic fermentation during ageing |
| Wine making | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in 10/15 hl oak vats; long maceration on the skins; spontaneous malolactic fermentation during maturation; ageing for 24 months in large oak barrels (15 hl) followed by further ageing in bottle (about 8 months). |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in large oak barrels (15 hl) followed by further ageing in bottle (approximately 8 months). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |