{"product_id":"tenuta-di-fessina-etna-bianco-superiore-il-musmeci-2023","title":"Tenuta di Fessina Etna Bianco Superiore Il Musmeci 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Bianco Superiore Il Musmeci from Tenuta di Fessina is a still wine that encapsulates the vibrant soul of the volcano. Made from Carricante grapes in the \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Bianco Superiore\u003c\/strong\u003e area, it combines mineral tension with significant structure. It appears a straw yellow colour with bright greenish highlights. On the nose, it reveals a refined bouquet with notes of aromatic herbs, \u003cstrong\u003elemon thyme and citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by hints of wax and vanilla. On the palate, it is complex and vertical, characterised by a sharp sip that leads to a persistent \u003cstrong\u003esavoury finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for accompanying fish dishes and refined cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white originates in Milo, in the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eContrada Caselle\u003c\/strong\u003e, from vineyards situated at nine hundred metres altitude with an eastern exposure. The microclimate of the eastern slope, marked by abundant rainfall and extreme conditions, allows for a slow and late ripening of the grapes. The \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in minerals, pumice and fine ash, have a subacid reaction that gives the wine extraordinary natural acidity. Low yields and \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable agricultural management\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure a rigorous profile with great personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with harvesting in October, followed by \u003cstrong\u003eskin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e to give the must more body. Fermentation and the initial two-year maturation phase take place in stainless steel, preserving the freshness of the Carricante grapes. The wine then matures in French oak, moving from tonneaux to \u003cstrong\u003elarge barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to enrich its aromatic complexity. The process concludes with a long \u003cstrong\u003erest in bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e of at least four years, a crucial step to ensure this wine has remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusmeci 2023 embodies the true magic of the eastern slopes of Etna, originating from majestic \u003cstrong\u003ecentury-old bush-trained vines\u003c\/strong\u003e at an altitude of 900 metres. This precious Carricante, crafted by Tenuta di Fessina, draws its lifeblood from \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in pumice, ash, and lapilli. Careful vinification, combining prolonged skin maceration with a \u003cstrong\u003elengthy maturation\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel, wood, and at least four years in bottle, results in a white wine of vibrant complexity, deeply elegant and extraordinarily long-lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta di Fessina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45754910408875,"sku":"58801","price":93.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tenuta-di-fessina-etna-bianco-superiore-il-musmeci-2023_58801_1_9d94d4c9-5785-4396-86e7-d9657da29887.webp?v=1773787630","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/tenuta-di-fessina-etna-bianco-superiore-il-musmeci-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}