“Contrada Feudo di Mezzo” Rosso Etna DOC 2024 (BIO)

Planeta | Cantina Feudo di Mezzo | Sicily
Az. Agr. Planeta s.s. | Contrada Dispensa | IT 92013 Menfi

19045324 · 0,75 l · 26,53 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

A volcanic masterpiece from Sicily’s latest wine revolution: since 2023, Etna winemakers have been permitted for the first time to indicate their specific Contrada on the label – a historic innovation that pays tribute to the region’s centuries-old understanding of terroir. Planeta’s flagship wine from the Contrada Feudo di Mezzo embodies this new era with impressive clarity. The Planeta family, Sicilian wine pioneers since 1694, reached the northern slopes of Etna in 2008 and immediately recognised the extraordinary potential of the volcanic soils. In Feudo di Mezzo, situated at an altitude of 610 metres, wines of unique expressiveness are produced on black lava sands and mineral-rich sediments. The winery was built in 2012 on a lava flow dating from 1566. A symbol of the connection between modern winemaking and geological history.

Made from 100% Nerello Mascalese, the delicate ‘Diva of Etna’, this certified organic red wine is produced in accordance with SOStain protocols: ground cover with wild plants to boost the micro-organisms, minimal use of sulphur and copper, and natural pest control using beneficial insects. Fermentation takes place under temperature-controlled conditions in stainless steel, followed by 18 months of ageing, which gives the wine its characteristic elegance.

In the glass, this ruby-red wine reveals crystalline clarity: vanilla and sour cherry blend with wild strawberries and floral notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied and supple, with expressive fruit and complex aromas of undergrowth, myrtle and oriental spices: an authentic reflection of the unique Etna terroir, combining subtle expression and finesse in perfect balance. SUPERIORE.DE