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Il Musmeci - Etna Rosso DOC - Tenuta di Fessina 2023
Tenuta di FessinaNerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio Etna Rosso DOC 75 cl 2023
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Technical information
- Producer
- Tenuta di Fessina
- Name
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Variety
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Vintage
- 2023
- Gradation
- 13.5%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of red fruits, spices, mineral hints
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation with prolonged maceration
- Aging
- 12-18 months
- Type of cask
- Oak barrels
- Color
- Ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-7 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, aged cheeses, typical Sicilian dishes
- Region
- Sicily
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Etna
- Type
- Red wine
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Il Musmeci di Tenuta di Fessina is an Etna Rosso DOC that encapsulates the volcanic essence of the slopes of Etna. This wine is made from Nerello Mascalese grapes, an emblematic variety of the Etna territory, which gives each bottle an elegant structure and a complex aromatic profile. The vineyards, cultivated on lava soils at high altitudes, ensure a unique climate and microclimate, with thermal excursions ideal for the development of intense and refined aromas.
The vinification process follows traditional methods, followed by aging in wooden barrels for several months, allowing the wine to develop a soft and enveloping tannic texture. On the nose, Il Musmeci stands out for its spicy notes, small red fruit, and mineral hints that evoke the altitude and volcanic nature of the soil. On the palate, it is savory, balanced, with a persistent finish that invites the next sip.
Perfect paired with light red meats, roasts, and aged cheeses, this Etna Rosso testifies to the winemaking art of Etna, capable of transforming the difficulty of the soil into elegance and sensory complexity. An authentic expression of a unique terroir.
The vinification process follows traditional methods, followed by aging in wooden barrels for several months, allowing the wine to develop a soft and enveloping tannic texture. On the nose, Il Musmeci stands out for its spicy notes, small red fruit, and mineral hints that evoke the altitude and volcanic nature of the soil. On the palate, it is savory, balanced, with a persistent finish that invites the next sip.
Perfect paired with light red meats, roasts, and aged cheeses, this Etna Rosso testifies to the winemaking art of Etna, capable of transforming the difficulty of the soil into elegance and sensory complexity. An authentic expression of a unique terroir.
The winery
Tenuta di Fessina
SiciliaItaliaSince 2007
Winery located on the slopes of Etna, producing Etna DOC wines (reds, whites and rosés) and showcasing the historic vineyards of contrada Rovittello. (https://tenutadifessina.com/en/identity/)
- Grape varieties
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante, Minnella, Catarratto ([tenutadifessina.com](https://tenutadifessina.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tenutadifessina-musmeci-rosso-doc-riserva-scheda-tecnica-2020-EN.pdf))
- Estate and vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etna, with a strong connection to the Rovittello area.
- Cru "Il Musmeci" is dedicated to the Musmeci family: 100% Nerello Mascalese for the Riserva; the cru's technical sheet lists historic vineyards, the age of the vines and a production figure specified for that particular wine.
- Founders: Silvia Maestrelli and Roberto Silva; an agricultural project founded on an approach that combines vineyard care and hospitality.
- Lineup of wines focused on Etna DOC and tasting/hospitality offerings.
The story
The project began with the arrival of Silvia Maestrelli and her husband Roberto Silva and the subsequent acquisition of small plots in the Rovittello area. Operations were formally established in 2007, with the involvement of specialist consultants and collaborators who helped shape the estate’s style.
Production philosophy
The winery presents itself as "a place of beauty between land and spirit": its approach emphasizes the expression of Etna's volcanic terroir, respect for historic vineyards, and an artisanal interpretation of viticultural and cellar practices.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located on the slopes of Mount Etna, characterized by volcanic soils, terraces and historic alberello-trained vines. For the CRU "Il Musmeci" the technical sheet indicates a north-east exposure, an altitude of around 700 m, deep soils and a composition of Nerello Mascalese with the presence of Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante and Minnella in the mixed parcels.