“Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2018

Alberto Graci | Sicily
Az. Agr. Graci | Contrada Arcurìa Passopisciaro | IT 95012 Castiglione di Sicilia

19252418 · 0,75 l · 52,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping10 units available

An archaic red from the volcano – feudo di Mezzo already carries the weight of its origin in its name: the name refers to the central area of the Passopisciaro Valley at an altitude of around 600 metres. The 2018 vintage on the Etna slopes in Passopisciaro was warm and balanced with freshness from the cooling winds. The grapes achieved ripe juiciness with a lively structure – a vintage that allows balance and at the same time shapes character. The cuvée comes from 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio from old vines, traditionally trained in Alberello. Deep-rooted vines, volcanic rubble and pumice soil, mineral, permeable, characterised by thermal influences – this is Etna terroir in its purest form.

Feudo di Mezzo 2018 has a clear ruby red colour with subtle garnet reflections in the glass. The nose is intense and complex: ripe wild berries, cloves, dried herbs, flint and a hint of laurel. The palate brooding and at the same time has a certain weightlessness, with a fine-grained tannin structure, precise acidity, mineral undertones and dark fruit. Elegant, salty and at the same time powerful finish – a red that does not impress, but convinces. SUPERIORE.DE

"Medium ruby red with orange-coloured reflections. Crushed cherry with hints of exotic spices, wild flowers and iodised notes. Pleasant red fruits with supple acidity held together by finely ground tannins. Closes - a hint that there is more to come." Jancis Robinson

"This red wine, made from 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio, opens with aromas of ripe, dark-skinned fruit, pressed violet, scorched earth and camphor notes. On the palate, it shows great depth of flavour and a weightless finesse with juicy sour cherry, black raspberry, star anise, orange peel and liquorice. Taut, fine-grained tannins give the finish a special flavour." Wine Enthusiast

"The Graci 2018 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo shows an elevated and beautiful vertical intensity in a vintage that was not always easy in all areas. Carefully selected fruit from the Feudo di Mezzo vineyard seems to have overcome the challenges of summer rain and heat. This pretty red Etna reveals flavours of wild berries, plums, candied orange peel and some white pepper. Some volcanic smoke and campfire ash also come into play. On the palate, the wine shows good intensity, with dry but integrated tannins." Wine Advocate