Tenuta di Fessina
Etna Rosso il Musmeci 2023
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | 10–12 months in 5 hl French oak tonneaux; followed by maturation in 35 hl French oak casks for 6–8 months; final ageing in bottle for a minimum of 4 years |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Nerello Mascalese, Etna DOC, 2023 harvest
- Historic vineyards: 83-year-old vines in Rovittello, 700 metres altitude, north-east exposure
- Vinification: fermentation at 25–28 °C and maceration on the skins for 10–15 days
- Extended ageing: French oak and at least 4 years in bottle; longevity 10–15 years
- Profile: notes of red fruits, ash and mint; ideal with meats, pork and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Etna Rosso il Musmeci by Tenuta di Fessina is a still wine that enhances the identity of Nerello Mascalese. In the glass, it displays a pale ruby colour with garnet highlights. The bouquet intertwines notes of red fruit in alcohol, glacial mint and balsamic hints, 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 enveloping finish, ideal for pairing with mature cheeses and flavourful pork-based dishes.
Where it comes from
The 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 vines over eighty years old yield bunches with extraordinary aromatic concentration. The slope, north-east exposure and the unique soil of Etna give the fruit remarkable freshness. From this precious heritage comes a cru with a rigorous profile, a true expression of the winegrowing vocation of this high-altitude territory.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place in October, followed by a rigorous selection of the bunches. The must is obtained through a gentle destemming and crushing, followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins lasts fifteen days. The wine's development continues with careful ageing in French oak barrels, which defines its complexity and structure. The process concludes with a prolonged rest in the bottle of at least four years, ensuring the wine's extraordinary longevity and capacity for evolution.
History and Curiosities
This Cru of Nerello Mascalese 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 94 points by James Suckling. Its profound complexity develops through patient ageing in tonneaux and French oak barrels, 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.
Awards
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2023
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2023
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2007
- Oenologist: Alessandro Benedetto, Jacopo Maniaci
- Bottles produced: 80.000
- Hectares: 15
The project took shape in 2007 when the Tuscan producer Silvia and her husband Roberto purchased an old Nerello Mascalese vineyard dating back to the last century. Read more
| Name | Tenuta di Fessina Etna Rosso il Musmeci 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tenuta di Fessina |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Cru of Nerello Mascalese 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 94 points by James Suckling. Its profound complexity develops through patient ageing in tonneaux and French oak barrels, 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. |
| Origin | Rovittello (CT) |
| Yield per hectare | 5000 kg/ha |
| Harvest | October |
| Fermentation temperature | 25–28 °C |
| Fermentation | 10–15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentazione a 25–28 °C con macerazione sulle bucce per 10–15 giorni; diraspa-pigiatura soffice a rulli |
| Wine making | Fermentation at a temperature between 25 and 28 °C; 10 5 days of maceration on the skins. |
| Aging | 10–12 months in 5 hl French oak tonneaux; followed by maturation in 35 hl French oak casks for 6–8 months; final ageing in bottle for a minimum of 4 years |
| Year production | 80000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |