“Contrada Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2021

Cottanera | Sicily
Cottanera S.r.l. Agricola | Via XVII Luglio 34 | IT 98100 Messina

19232721 · 0,75 l · 62,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Feudo di Mezzo is located in the heart of the northern Etna belt – one of the oldest and most traditional contrade around Castiglione di Sicilia. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of around 750 metres on ancient lava flows and iron-rich volcanic soils that produce dark fruit, mineral depth and remarkable elegance. The microclimate is cool, the exposure ideal – large temperature differences between day and night favour slow, complete ripening. Feudo di Mezzo is not considered one of the Grand Cru from the volcano for nothing. The pure Nerello Mascalese comes from vines that are over 60 years old and trained as Alberello. The grapes are harvest manually in small crates, followed by a traditional maceration with a long standing time at controlled temperatures. The wine then matures for 14 months in Liters French oak tonneaux before resting for a further year in the bottle.

Dark ruby in the glass with garnet-red reflections. The nose opens with intense depth: ripe sour cherry, pomegranate and wild strawberry, underpinned by balsamic herbs, graphite, some smoke and hints of black tea. Finely woven on the palate, with taut tannins, elegant fruit and lively acidity. The texture is silky, the body medium-bodied, the length impressive – supported by mineral pressure and spicy precision. Feudo di Mezzo is a volcanic wine with an aristocratic bearing, never loud but full of depth. A Nerello Mascalese with character, origin and perspective, ideal with braised lamb, mushroom dishes or medium-ripe hard cheese. SUPERIORE.DE

"This offers a spicy character with ripe cherries and wild strawberries, as well as hints of dried flowers and earthy complexity. Medium-bodied with a dusty texture and a vibrant core of fruit. Zesty and mineral nuances at the end." James Suckling

"Dusty dried rose and earth tones combine with nuances of ash and black cherry as the 2021 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo smolders up from the glass. It's soft and round in feel, with ripe berry fruits, hints of sour citrus and a touch of spice. The 2021 resonates with edgy tannins, offset by a bump of residual acidity as a tart tinge of wild blueberry lingers." Vinous