91 points, Wine & Spirits
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91 points, Blue Lifestyle
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90 points, Wine Advocate
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About the Wine
Critic Reviews
91 points, Blue Lifestyle
91 points, Wine & Spirits
90 points, Wine Advocate
“Silky and fresh, light and juicy with raspberry and cassis fruit, silky and bright, long and tangy.”
91 points, Wine & Spirits
“Erse shows plenty of youthful vibrancy in its red-berry and plum flavors, with notes of marzipan and toasted almond that round out the fruit tones. Warm, raspy tannins frame that fleshy fruit, offering an immediate appeal.”
90 points, Wine Advocate
“Mostly Nerello Mascalese (with small parts Nerello Cappuccio, Carricante and Minnella), the 2019 Etna Rosso Erse has a lot of spice on its lively bouquet with cumin seed, white pepper and a touch of dried ginger. These lifted aromas frame a core of wild berry fruit. It is a mid-weight, very drinkable and enjoyable wine, especially in the near-term with a Chinese takeout of beef and broccoli.”
About The Winery
In 2007, Silvia Maestrelli founded Tenuta di Fessina in the village of Rovittello on the northeastern side of Mt. Etna. They have 17 acres of vineyards in Rovittello (2,200 feet) and 6 acres between Milo and Santa Maria di Licodìa (3,280 feet). These vineyards are located on different sides of the mountain in order to produce the best expressions of the indigenous varietals. There has also been a strong focus on hospitality: Seven rooms for guests were built inside a 17th century structure on the property. In collaboration with winemaker Federico Curtaz, Maestrelli has created one of the most successful and recognizable cellars in the Etna area and has become an exemplary ambassador of new Sicilian viticulture.
