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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 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 tanninRacy acidityDryLong, Mineral-Saline finish

Aroma: citrus blossom, white peach, chalk mineral, volcanic herbs

Palate: lemon curd, apple, saline chalk, texture

From the Milo contrada entitled to the Etna Bianco Superiore designation, 'A Puddara (Sicilian for 'la pullera', hen with chicks) is Fessina's single-vineyard Carricante of pure mineral tension and volcanic chalk finesse.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Provola dei Nebrodi Our pick Fresh provola is sweet and slightly acidic with a soft ivory paste. Carricante from Milo is dry with racy acidity and a saline, chalky finish, which lifts that milk sweetness and keeps a peppery aged wheel in check.

How to serve Tenuta di Fessina 'A Puddara

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. Grilled scallops with Sicilian capers, Raw Sicilian red prawns with sea salt, Spaghetti alle vongole. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

'A Puddara comes from a small parcel of Carricante vines in the Milo area on Etna's east slope, entitled to the more prestigious Etna Bianco Superiore DOC designation. The wine was introduced as Fessina sought to produce a benchmark single-contrada white alongside the primary range.

  1. 2012First 'A Puddara Etna Bianco Superiore vintage

Facts

Producer
Tenuta di Fessina · visiting guide
Grapes
Carricante
Classification
Etna Bianco Superiore DOC
Oak
Stainless steel; extended lees ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
€35-55 at retail
Drinking window
4-14 from vintage
First vintage
2012
Organic
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Frequently asked about Tenuta di Fessina 'A Puddara

What does Tenuta di Fessina 'A Puddara taste like?

On the nose, citrus blossom, white peach, chalk mineral, volcanic herbs. On the palate, lemon curd, apple, saline chalk, texture. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a long, mineral-saline finish. From the Milo contrada entitled to the Etna Bianco Superiore designation, 'A Puddara (Sicilian for 'la pullera', hen with chicks) is Fessina's single-vineyard Carricante of pure mineral tension and volcanic chalk finesse.

When should I drink Tenuta di Fessina 'A Puddara?

Drink 4-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tenuta di Fessina 'A Puddara?

Grilled scallops with Sicilian capers is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Raw Sicilian red prawns with sea salt and Spaghetti alle vongole. The wine's chalk-mineral purity and saline finish pair elegantly with sweet scallops and briny capers.

What grapes are in Tenuta di Fessina 'A Puddara?

The blend is Carricante. The wine is classified as Etna Bianco Superiore DOC.

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