In the glass
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
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Braised short ribs alla siciliana
The wine's density and firm tannins call for long-cooked, rich beef. -
Grilled porcini mushrooms with garlic
Chalky mineral depth and dark-fruit notes resonate with the earthy richness of porcini. -
Aged Ragusano DOP
The wine's structure handles the intensity of this hard, crystalline Sicilian cheese.
How to serve Girolamo Russo Feudo
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2007 — First Feudo vintage in the inaugural Russo contrada series
Facts
- Producer
- Girolamo Russo
- 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.