“Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2021

Pietradolce | Sicily
Flora Faro s.s. di Michele e Mario Faro | SP 117 N. 56 | IT 95018 Riposto

19223221 · 0,75 l · 65,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Feudo di Mezzo is more than just a vineyard – it is the historic centrepiece of viticulture on Etna. One of Pietradolce's oldest and most fascinating plots is located in the contrada of the same name, around 600 metres above sea level between the lava flows of past eruptions. The Nerello Mascalese vines are rooted here in deep black, mineral-rich lava soil with excellent drainage. The microclimate is characterised by wide temperature fluctuations, which give the wine a special depth and tension. Vinification is carried out with great sensitivity: spontaneous fermentation in traditional wooden vats, maturing for around 12 months in large tonneaux.

Clear, sparkling ruby red with a fine orange rim. The aroma is haunting and complex: preserved cherry, wild strawberries, Mediterranean herbs, graphite and a hint of cedar wood. Smoke, iron and salty ash in the background – an olfactory homage to the volcano. The palate has a grippy texture, polished tannins and a cool, almost chalky freshness that dominates the long finish. Deep, but not heavy; structured, but never harsh. Feudo di Mezzo is the most serious and powerful of Pietradolce's Contrada wines. A Nerello Mascalese in its purest form, which makes the rough, stony terroir of Etna just as tangible as the craftsmanship of its producer. A great Etna Rosso for patient connoisseurs. Only 1,200 bottles are produced each year. SUPERIORE.DE