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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: Morello cherry, rose, volcanic mineral, light tobacco
Palate: dark cherry, iron mineral, dried rose, fine tannins
Musmeci is Fessina's prestige single-vineyard Etna Rosso from old Nerello Mascalese vines in the Rovittello contrada: structured, mineral-driven and among the north slope's most refined expressions.
What it pairs with
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Grilled lamb rack with rosemary and garlic
The wine's mineral depth and firm tannins frame the herb-scented lamb perfectly. -
Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Volcanic earthiness and fine tannins create a mineral-umami dialogue with the truffle risotto. -
Aged Caciocavallo Ragusano DOP
Firm tannins and iron mineral intensity balance this hard Sicilian cheese.
How to serve Tenuta di Fessina Musmeci
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. Grilled lamb rack with rosemary and garlic, Wild mushroom and truffle risotto, Aged Caciocavallo Ragusano DOP. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Musmeci is Fessina's top cuvee, sourced from the oldest Nerello Mascalese vines on the Rovittello estate at approximately 670 metres. The name refers to an old local family who historically farmed this contrada. The wine is produced only in the finest vintages.
- 2010: First Musmeci vintage; Fessina's prestige single-vineyard established
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta di Fessina · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 18 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €45-70 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Tenuta di Fessina Musmeci
What does Tenuta di Fessina Musmeci taste like?
On the nose, Morello cherry, rose, volcanic mineral, light tobacco. On the palate, dark cherry, iron mineral, dried rose, fine tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral finish. Musmeci is Fessina's prestige single-vineyard Etna Rosso from old Nerello Mascalese vines in the Rovittello contrada: structured, mineral-driven and among the north slope's most refined expressions.
When should I drink Tenuta di Fessina Musmeci?
Drink 5-18 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 Musmeci?
Grilled lamb rack with rosemary and garlic is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom and truffle risotto and Aged Caciocavallo Ragusano DOP. The wine's mineral depth and firm tannins frame the herb-scented lamb perfectly.
What grapes are in Tenuta di Fessina Musmeci?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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