Etna Bianco 'Erse' Tenuta di Fessina 2025
De Etna Bianco "Erse" van de wijnmakerij Tenuta di Fessina is een frisse en ongedwongen witte wijn die geschikt is voor elk moment van de dag dankzij zijn grote veelzijdigheid. Het wordt gemaakt van druiven van Carricante en Minnella die zijn geoogst aan de oostkant van de Etna in het gebied van Biancavilla. De kleur is strogeel met groenige reflecties en het delicate aroma roept herinneringen op aan brem, sinaasbloesem, citrusvruchten, bergkruiden en amandel. De smaak is verrassend mineraal, met kruidige tonen en een evenwichtige afdronk met een zoute finale
The Etna Bianco “Erse” by Tenuta di Fessina is the result of a reality that has captured the attention of enthusiasts and professional critics thanks to a production of high-end wines, capable of interpreting with elegance and extraordinary fidelity, the absolutely unique character of the volcano. The estate was created by the Tuscan producer Silvia Maestrelli, who recently passed away, and with the collaboration of agronomist Federico Curtaz, has recovered old vineyards, many still ungrafted, and has given life to one of the most interesting realities of Etna. Erse Bianco is a wine characterized by a fragrant freshness and a clear savory and mineral vein, which expresses the essence of the volcanic terroir.
“Erse” is an Etna Bianco produced by one of the most prestigious wineries of the volcano. Tenuta di Fessina is located in Rovittello, on the northern slope of Etna and manages a precious heritage of century-old vineyards, at the base of a range of wines of absolutely exceptional quality. The wine is composed of a blend of Carricante with a small amount of Catarratto and Minnella, an ancient indigenous grape of Etna. The vineyards are located at
Biancavilla, with a south-facing exposure and Milo, with an east-facing exposure, at an altitude between 900 and 950 meters above sea level. The climate is very cool and breezy and also thanks to significant temperature excursions, it favors a very slow maturation of the grapes. The harvest takes place during the month of October. After the gentle pressing of the grapes and a static decantation of the must, fermentation proceeds in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature. The wine matures for several months in steel tanks and completes its aging with 8 months in bottle.
The Etna Bianco “Erse” from Tenuta di Fessina perfectly represents the fresh, clear, and vertical character of the great whites that arise from the volcanic lands of Mongibello. It is a wine of remarkable expressive tension, very suitable for pairing with seafood pasta dishes, fish with white meat and delicate flavor. In the glass, it has a beautiful light straw yellow color, with subtle greenish reflections. Refined and subtle, it expresses a bouquet characterized by aromas of orange blossom, lemon zest, cedar, green apple, cartucciaro melon, nuances of medicinal herbs and flint.
medicinal herbs and flint. Tense and essential, it has a deep, long, and salty sip, with a delicate fruit that leads to a finish of vibrant freshness.