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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 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-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryNutty-Mineral, Persistent finish

Aroma: white flowers, peach, toasted almond, hazelnut

Palate: stone fruit, nutty, mineral, persistent finish

Mandrarossa's single-vineyard Fiano from the Terre di Giumara estate shows the variety's characteristic nutty-mineral quality from Menfi's calcareous-clay soils close to the Mediterranean coast.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick Long-aged Ragusano shows a hint of almond. Menfi Fiano is nutty and mineral, with toasted almond notes and high acidity, so it echoes that almond and cuts through the savoury paste.

How to serve Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Fried calamari with aioli, Pasta con le sarde and fennel, Grilled langoustines. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mandrarossa was created in 1999 as the premium selection label of Cantine Settesoli, focusing on single-vineyard expressions from the cooperative's best Menfi terroir plots. Terre di Giumara is their flagship Fiano, anchored on a specific coastal estate.

  1. 1999Mandrarossa premium label launched from Settesoli cooperative
  2. 2005First Terre di Giumara Fiano released as single-vineyard premium white

Facts

Producer
Settesoli Mandrarossa · visiting guide
Grapes
Fiano (100%)
Classification
Menfi DOC
Oak
Stainless steel; cold fermentation
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 14-20 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano

What does Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano taste like?

On the nose, white flowers, peach, toasted almond, hazelnut. On the palate, stone fruit, nutty, mineral, persistent finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a nutty-mineral, persistent finish. Mandrarossa's single-vineyard Fiano from the Terre di Giumara estate shows the variety's characteristic nutty-mineral quality from Menfi's calcareous-clay soils close to the Mediterranean coast.

When should I drink Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano?

Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano?

Fried calamari with aioli is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta con le sarde and fennel and Grilled langoustines. Almond-mineral notes and high acidity complement deep-fried squid with garlic sauce.

What grapes are in Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano?

The blend is Fiano (100%). The wine is classified as Menfi DOC.

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