Il Musmeci Etna Rosso DOC 2024 - Tenuta di Fessina x 6

The Archetype of Nerello Mascalese

This wine is born on the volcanic soils of Mount Etna, among the traditional dry-stone walls of the north slope, specifically within the Rovittello scenery. It is a selection tailored for those who love fresh aromas and seek the finest Sicilian wines for collection. On the palate, it immediately expresses a vibrant saline note combined with hints of fine spices and ripe fruit. The Nerello Mascalese grapes are hand-harvested to preserve maximum quality and create a unique product, perfect for those seeking premium, high-character fine red wines. Its identity combines freshness and consistency within a lean and elegant body.

High-Altitude Vineyards and the Volcanic Microclimate of Castiglione di Sicilia

The established vineyards rest on the historic districts of the north slope, rooted in dark sands composed of volcanic debris, pumice, and stratified ash. The high altitudes generate extreme temperature excursions between day and night, imprinting the clusters with an aromatic profile of sharp verticality. Constant mountain ventilation protects the canopy of the century-old vines, naturally minimizing moisture stagnation within the clusters. This extreme habitat shapes a taut and deep wine, a true point of reference for fine dining and international wine lists.

Vinification and Precision in Large Oak Cask Aging

The cellar protocol involves a guided spontaneous fermentation in wooden vats at controlled temperatures, conceived to respect the austere character of the volcanic territory. The Nerello Mascalese is subsequently directed toward a slow maturation of approximately 24 months in large French oak casks. This transition in seasoned wood allows the wine to evolve without absorbing exogenous aromatic marks, integrating the tannins into a silky texture and defining a natural extractive stability. The result in the glass rewards those seeking an extraordinary fusion of fruity pulp and a fiery mineral drive.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Il Musmeci Etna Rosso

This pure Nerello Mascalese expresses the quintessence of the volcanic terroir in the glass, elevating varietal traits to a superior level of clarity through a clean sensory profile of unquestionable quality consistency.

• Alcohol Content and Blend: 13.50% Vol. / 100% Nerello Mascalese.
• Visual Examination: Transparent and bright ruby red appearance, embellished by brilliant garnet reflections and a conspicuous visual consistency when swirled in the glass.
• Olfactory Profile: An ample and strongly territorial bouquet, standing out with notes of flint, small red fruits, ripe cherry, floral nuances of violet, and hints of dark spices and graphite.
• Palate: Dense chalky framework and a dry entry, with an acidic and saline freshness that extends the tasting toward a persistent, clean finish of excellent drinkability.

Pairings and Service Temperature

At the table, this savory red pairs beautifully with substantial meat dishes, feathered game, mushroom risottos, and flavorful hard cheeses. It is recommended to serve the bottle at a service temperature of 16 - 18°C in large glasses, allowing the complex aromas of the bouquet to open up at their best, enhancing the extraordinary aromatic evolution that the transition in large casks preserves.

The Production Philosophy of Tenuta di Fessina

The Tenuta di Fessina project guards the visionary legacy of Silvia Maestrelli, who successfully highlighted the "poetic vineyard" of Rovittello by enhancing the historical value of the old Etnean alberello vines. Agronomic management focuses on protecting the rural landscape and respecting the mountain's natural cycles. Through parcel-specific interpretations and millimetric technical rigors, the winery crafts Tuscany style Sicilian red wines capable of expressing the classic elegance and ancestral spirit of the volcano, consolidating the global authority of the Tenuta di Fessina brand.