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 casks (15 hl) followed by bottle ageing (approximately 8 months). |
- Type and appellation: Etna DOC still red wine, 2024 vintage, 14.5% vol
- Volcanic grape varieties: Predominantly Nerello Mascalese with a small proportion of Nerello Cappuccio
- Aromas and flavours: Blackberry, blackcurrant, violet and bay leaf; savoury, mineral and persistent finish
- Artisanal winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation and long maceration on the skins
- Ageing and terroir: 24 months in cask and 8 in bottle; vineyards at 600 metres
Description
Wine Profile
Graci's Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is a Sicilian red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata of great elegance, capable of precisely expressing the essence of the volcano. It is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, vinified with spontaneous fermentation and aged in large oak barrels, with a dry, refined, and structured profile, yet agile at the same time. On the nose, it offers clear aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, enriched by hints of violet, laurel, and spicy notes. The palate is defined by a well-integrated tannic texture and a marked freshness, closing with a savoury and persistent finish, supported by a clear mineral character that makes it ideal for pairing with meat and game dishes.
Origin
This wine originates from the Feudo di Mezzo district in Passopisciaro, located on the north-eastern slope of Etna, in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia. The vineyards are located at an altitude of six hundred metres, immersed in a typical Mediterranean mountain climate. The vines take root in brown and stony volcanic soils, devoid of limestone but rich in minerals, with a sandy-loam texture. The high planting density and low yields per hectare favour a remarkable qualitative concentration, giving the wine that taut and deep character that reflects the authentic Etna terroir.
Production
The harvest takes place in mid-October. In the cellar, vinification proceeds with a long maceration on the skins and a spontaneous fermentation triggered by indigenous yeasts inside oak vats, without any temperature control. The subsequent malolactic fermentation also occurs naturally. Ageing continues in large oak barrels, allowing the wine to reach its structural balance, before concluding with a necessary rest in the bottle. This production process allows the integrity of the fruit and the authentic character of the territory to be preserved.
History and trivia
This wine originates from a historic vineyard located in the Feudo di Mezzo district, characterised by low yields that ensure a high concentration of quality.
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 trivia This wine originates from a historic vineyard located in the Feudo di Mezzo district, characterised by low yields that ensure a high concentration of quality. |
| Origin | Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, Passopisciaro, north-east slope of Mount Etna, Castiglione di Sicilia (province of Catania), Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean mountain climate |
| Soil composition | Brown and stony volcanic soils, with volcanic sands ranging from sandy loam to loamy sand in texture; neutral pH; lime-free; rich in iron and with a high nitrogen content. |
| Plants per hectare | 6,000–10,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 27 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Fermentation temperature | Without temperature control |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak vats, long maceration on the skins without temperature control, spontaneous malolactic fermentation and ageing in large oak barrels followed by resting in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Harvest in mid-October; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in large oak vats, long skin maceration without temperature control; spontaneous malolactic fermentation; aged for 24 months in large oak casks (approx. 15 hl) followed by approximately 8 months of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in large oak casks (15 hl) followed by bottle ageing (approximately 8 months). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |