In the glass
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
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Fried calamari with aioli
Almond-mineral notes and high acidity complement deep-fried squid with garlic sauce. -
Pasta con le sarde and fennel
Fiano's nutty mineral register works with fennel and sardine pasta. -
Grilled langoustines
Stone-fruit richness and mineral acidity are the natural Fiano pairing for grilled shellfish.
How to serve Mandrarossa Terre di Giumara Fiano
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1999 — Mandrarossa premium label launched from Settesoli cooperative
- 2005 — First Terre di Giumara Fiano released as single-vineyard premium white
Facts
- Producer
- Settesoli Mandrarossa
- 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.