Federico Graziani Etna Rosso Rosso di Mezzo 2024

Federico Graziani’s Etna Rosso Rosso di Mezzo 2024 is a refined single-vineyard wine that captures the volcanic precision and natural elegance of Etna’s northern slopes. Made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, it combines bright fruit, fragrant spice, and a distinctly mineral character in a style that feels both expressive and beautifully composed.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a transparent, clear ruby color that hints at its finesse rather than power. The nose is lifted and detailed, offering fresh small red berries, mandarin-like citrus, sweet spices, and a subtle thread of incense and smoke. The palate is smooth and graceful, with lively, light tannins that frame the fruit without weighing it down. There is excellent clarity and balance, leading to a complex, persistent finish that makes it especially suited to food. While already highly enjoyable for its freshness and energy, it should also develop nicely over the next several years.

Production
Rosso di Mezzo comes from the Cubito parcel in Feudo di Mezzo, Passopisciaro, on the northern slopes of Mount Etna at around 600 meters above sea level. The vineyards are sheltered from the hot sirocco winds and benefit from large day-to-night temperature shifts, which extend ripening and help preserve freshness and aromatic precision. The site includes historic pre-phylloxera vines, as well as vines propagated through mass selection, contributing depth and authenticity to the wine's expression. Production follows a minimal-intervention approach designed to preserve the delicacy of the fruit. Fermentation is spontaneous, using native yeasts in stainless steel, and the wine is then aged for 24 months between stainless steel and barrels, including fine tonneaux. This careful vinification keeps the wine rooted in its vineyard origin while enhancing its natural elegance and purity.

Food & Serving
This Etna Rosso is an excellent match for richly flavored yet well-structured dishes such as roasted poultry, lamb, mushroom risotto, grilled tuna, or pasta with savory meat sauces. It is best served slightly cool, around 16-18°C, to highlight its freshness and aromatic detail. Decanting is not essential, but a short decant can help open the wine if served young.

Producer
Federico Graziani is known for crafting wines that reflect Etna’s unique terroir with precision, restraint, and a strong sense of place. His work on the volcano has earned recognition for highlighting the elegance of native varieties through thoughtful, low-intervention winemaking. Rosso di Mezzo is a strong example of that philosophy, showcasing the character of a historic single vineyard with clarity and authenticity.

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