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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 Finish finish

Aroma: black cherry, wild herbs, dried lavender, chalk

Palate: dark cherry, cedar, iron mineral, dried rose

Feudo di Mezzo is the most aromatic and perfumed of the Terre Nere lineup: complex, multi-layered, with chalky depth and remarkable persistence.

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 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo

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. Duck breast with cherry reduction, Venison ragu with pappardelle, Black truffle tagliolini. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Feudo di Mezzo is the highest-elevation Terre Nere contrada at around 950 metres on the north slope, added to the portfolio in 2007. The cooler temperatures and older vines produce the estate's most aromatic and complex expression, often considered a rival to Guardiola for top-billing.

  1. 2007Feudo di Mezzo added to the contrada range as the fourth single-vineyard cuvee

Facts

Producer
Tenuta delle Terre Nere · visiting guide
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese (95%), Nerello Cappuccio (5%)
Classification
Etna Rosso DOC
Oak
18 months in large Slavonian oak botti (30 hl)
ABV
13.5%
Price
€55-85 at retail
Drinking window
6-20 from vintage
First vintage
2007

Frequently asked about Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo

What does Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo taste like?

On the nose, black cherry, wild herbs, dried lavender, chalk. On the palate, dark cherry, cedar, iron mineral, dried rose. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long, chalky finish finish. Feudo di Mezzo is the most aromatic and perfumed of the Terre Nere lineup: complex, multi-layered, with chalky depth and remarkable persistence.

When should I drink Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo?

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 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo?

Duck breast with cherry reduction is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Venison ragu with pappardelle and Black truffle tagliolini. The wine's dark-cherry intensity and cedar notes pair classically with duck.

What grapes are in Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo?

The blend is Nerello Mascalese (95%), Nerello Cappuccio (5%). The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.

Tags

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