In the glass
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
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Duck breast with cherry reduction
The wine's dark-cherry intensity and cedar notes pair classically with duck. -
Venison ragu with pappardelle
Firm tannins and herb savouriness handle the gamey richness of venison. -
Black truffle tagliolini
Chalky mineral depth and dried-rose aromatics resonate with black truffle.
How to serve Tenuta delle Terre Nere Feudo di Mezzo
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. 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.
- 2007 — Feudo di Mezzo added to the contrada range as the fourth single-vineyard cuvee
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta delle Terre Nere
- 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.