2021 Graci - Etna Rosso DOC Feudo di Mezzo (750ml)

Cultivated at roughly 600 meters above sea level on Mount Etna’s slopes, the 2021 Graci Etna Rosso captures the crisp elegance and complex minerality characteristic of Sicily’s volcanic highlands. Grown entirely from mature Nerello Mascalese vines, this wine thrives in nutrient-poor basalt soils that stress the rootstock into producing intensely concentrated fruit and bright natural acidity.

Tasting Notes

The pour presents a pale garnet hue that opens immediately to a fragrant bouquet of crushed wild strawberries, sour cherry, dried rose petals, and Mediterranean thyme. On the palate, a lean structure and fine-grained tannins frame vibrant red fruit flavors accented by notes of orange zest, wet stone, and a whisper of black pepper. The finish remains long, clean, and distinctly stony, showcasing the signature tension that defines premium Etna Rosso expressions.

Suggested Food Pairings

Its lively acidity and moderate body make it highly versatile across rustic Italian and Mediterranean preparations:

• Sicilian pasta with robust tomato sauce and sharp ricotta salata
• Grilled octopus or swordfish dressed with lemon and wild herbs
• Rustic mushroom ragù or truffle-infused polenta
• Aged sheep’s milk cheese such as Pecorino Sardo or Canestrato

Decant for thirty minutes to allow the primary aromatics to expand and best reveal its layered texture. Maintain service temperature between sixty-two and sixty-five degrees Fahrenheit for optimal balance. Each 750 ml bottle delivers a precise capture of the 2021 vintage, offering immediate drinkability alongside enough structural backbone to support steady cellular development over the next three to five years.