“Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2024

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

19252424 · 0,75 l · 73,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

The 1.5-hectare Feudo di Mezzo plot is one of the oldest vineyards in Alberto Graci's portfolio: The Nerello Mascalese vines were planted around 80 years ago in the Alberello style and still stand today amidst olive and almond trees, as was customary on Mount Etna in the past, before monoculture became the norm. With around 8,000 vines per hectare, the vineyard is one of the estate's most densely planted plots. Grown at an altitude of 600 metres on sandy, iron-rich volcanic soil, the grapes are harvested by hand in mid- to late October. The must, comprising 95% Nerello Mascalese and 5% Nerello Cappuccio, ferments spontaneously and without temperature control in standing wooden vats, with a maceration period of around 30 days, before the wine is aged for 24 months in large Nevers oak casks and left to rest in the bottle for at least half a year before release.

A dark, deep garnet red, accompanied by a powerful bouquet of dark cherry, earth, tar and grilled herbs. On the palate, it is broad and generous, with rustic depth, firm tannins and a long, spicy finish that allows the power of the old vines to be felt with every sip. A Rosso that reveals the vineyard's subtle intensity in its purest form, without smoothing it over. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intense, enveloping aromas of wild blackberries, blackcurrants and tart cherries. Delicate notes of violets, raisins and a subtle hint of flint. Full-bodied yet dynamic, the firm tannins blend with invigorating freshness, leading to a crisp, mineral and balsamic finish. Drink now or lay down." James Suckling

"The Graci 2024 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo shows extra layering and texture, with a dark fruit quality that recalls wild plum, blackcurrant and iron-rich earth. The tannins are a little more open-knit and accessible, and the wine offers medium- to full-bodied intensity over a relatively lean mouthfeel. That contrast between darker fruit and streamlined structure gives the wine a distinctive personality, with dusty volcanic tones lingering on the finish." Wine Advocate