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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Mineral, Medium Length finish

Aroma: white peach, lemon zest, volcanic mineral, white blossom

Palate: citrus, pear, saline mineral, fresh finish

Erse is Fessina's entry-level Etna Bianco: bright, mineral-driven Carricante from the organically farmed Rovittello estate at 670 metres, with the clean saline freshness of north-slope white Etna.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled calamari with lemon and parsley Clean mineral character and bright acidity are the ideal companions for grilled squid.More wines for fish →
  • Fresh stracciatella with cherry tomatoes Bright acidity and white blossom notes match the creamy cheese and sweet tomato.More wines for vegetables and salads →
  • Cured Sicilian anchovies on bread The wine's mineral salinity bridges the intense anchovy flavour.More wines for fish →

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick The consortium's page on use suggests Etna Bianco as its example of a Sicilian white for Ragusano. Its citrus and saline minerality lift the sweet young cheese and answer the almond note the consortium finds in long-aged wheels.

How to serve Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco

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 calamari with lemon and parsley, Fresh stracciatella with cherry tomatoes, Cured Sicilian anchovies on bread. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tenuta di Fessina was established at Rovittello on Etna's north slope, and the Erse Etna Bianco was introduced as the flagship white from the first vintage. The organic estate produces exclusively Etna DOC wines, with Erse representing the approachable, everyday expression of the north-slope Carricante and Catarratto blend.

  1. 2008First Erse vintage alongside the founding of Tenuta di Fessina

Facts

Producer
Tenuta di Fessina · visiting guide
Grapes
Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%)
Classification
Etna Bianco DOC
Oak
Stainless steel on fine lees
ABV
13.0%
Price
€20-32 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2008
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco

What does Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco taste like?

On the nose, white peach, lemon zest, volcanic mineral, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, pear, saline mineral, fresh finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral, medium length finish. Erse is Fessina's entry-level Etna Bianco: bright, mineral-driven Carricante from the organically farmed Rovittello estate at 670 metres, with the clean saline freshness of north-slope white Etna.

When should I drink Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco?

Drink 2-8 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 Erse Etna Bianco?

Grilled calamari with lemon and parsley is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fresh stracciatella with cherry tomatoes and Cured Sicilian anchovies on bread. Clean mineral character and bright acidity are the ideal companions for grilled squid.

What grapes are in Tenuta di Fessina Erse Etna Bianco?

The blend is Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%). The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.

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