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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 6 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage6 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Chalky-Mineral finish

Aroma: dark cherry, dried rose, chalk, smoked meat

Palate: black cherry, iron, volcanic stone, licorice

Feudo is the most structured of the Russo single-contrada range: darker-fruited, firmer in tannin, with a chalky mineral depth that demands patience but rewards handsomely.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Maiorchino Our pick Maiorchino is delicate for a pecorino when young and turns piquant, ageing from about 8 months to as long as 24. Etna Rosso crus bring firm tannin, high acidity and dark cherry depth, the structure for an old, sharp wheel.

How to serve Girolamo Russo Feudo

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Braised short ribs alla siciliana, Grilled porcini mushrooms with garlic, Aged Ragusano DOP. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Feudo is the middle tier of the Russo single-contrada range, from a contrada at higher elevation than San Lorenzo. The wine is produced without fining or filtration, farmed organically, and represents the best balance between accessibility and the structured power of the estate's top parcels.

  1. 2007First Feudo vintage in the inaugural Russo contrada series

Facts

Producer
Girolamo Russo · visiting guide
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
Classification
Etna Rosso DOC
Oak
18 months in large Slavonian oak botti (20-30 hl)
ABV
13.5%
Price
€50-80 at retail
Drinking window
6-20 from vintage
First vintage
2007
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Girolamo Russo Feudo

What does Girolamo Russo Feudo taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, dried rose, chalk, smoked meat. On the palate, black cherry, iron, volcanic stone, licorice. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long, chalky-mineral finish. Feudo is the most structured of the Russo single-contrada range: darker-fruited, firmer in tannin, with a chalky mineral depth that demands patience but rewards handsomely.

When should I drink Girolamo Russo Feudo?

Drink 6-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Girolamo Russo Feudo?

Braised short ribs alla siciliana is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled porcini mushrooms with garlic and Aged Ragusano DOP. The wine's density and firm tannins call for long-cooked, rich beef.

What grapes are in Girolamo Russo Feudo?

The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.

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