{"product_id":"tenuta-di-fessina-etna-rosso-il-musmeci-2023","title":"Tenuta di Fessina Etna Rosso il Musmeci 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Rosso il Musmeci by Tenuta di Fessina is a still wine that enhances the identity of \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the glass, it displays a pale ruby colour with garnet highlights. The bouquet intertwines notes of red fruit in alcohol, glacial mint and \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic hints\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by nuances of ash, liquorice and undergrowth. On the palate, it stands out for its silky tannic texture and vibrant acidity. The sip, characterised by hints of morello cherry and nutmeg, evolves towards an \u003cstrong\u003eenveloping finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for pairing with mature cheeses and flavourful pork-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Rovittello, on the north-eastern slope of the volcano. The vineyards are situated at seven hundred metres above sea level, where \u003cstrong\u003evines over eighty years old\u003c\/strong\u003e yield bunches with extraordinary aromatic concentration. The slope, north-east exposure and the unique soil of \u003cstrong\u003eEtna\u003c\/strong\u003e give the fruit remarkable freshness. From this precious heritage comes a cru with a rigorous profile, a true expression of the \u003cstrong\u003ewinegrowing vocation\u003c\/strong\u003e of this high-altitude territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvesting takes place in October, followed by a rigorous selection of the bunches. The must is obtained through a \u003cstrong\u003egentle destemming and crushing\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins lasts fifteen days. The wine's development continues with careful \u003cstrong\u003eageing in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which defines its complexity and structure. The process concludes with a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003erest in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e of at least four years, ensuring the wine's extraordinary longevity and capacity for evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Cru of \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to the dedication of the Musmeci family, guardians of vines over eighty years old on the slopes of the volcano. The Etna Rosso 2023 embodies the authentic Sicilian winemaking tradition, an excellence awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its profound complexity develops through patient ageing in tonneaux and \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, culminating in at least four years of rest in the bottle. An elegant wine that encapsulates, in its intense aromas, the colours, landscapes, and fascinating history of this terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta di Fessina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45944992333995,"sku":"59400","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tenuta-di-fessina-etna-rosso-il-musmeci-2023_59400_1_1f1070ff-32d7-45d2-8b3a-af3d6be34cd7.webp?v=1773797505","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-nl\/products\/tenuta-di-fessina-etna-rosso-il-musmeci-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}