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WINES OF SOUTHERN ITALY
Tenuta di Fessina
Founded in 2007 by winemaker Silvia Maestrelli, the Fessina Estate is located in the small village of
Rovittello, about eight miles east of Randazzo. Given its distinct location, the terroir of the vineyards is
composed of centuries-old lava deposits that yield strikingly individual wines in a class by themselves.
In addition to the main estate, the winery includes two additional vineyards—a tribute to Sicilia’s
incredibly fertile, bountiful landscape. Tenuta di Fessina is a testament to the beauty and splendor of its
surroundings: the magnificence of the region is reflected in the wines.
“Erse” Etna Bianco DOC
Erse is named after the Greek goddess of dew as a fitting tribute to the time of day when Mt. Etna’s
dew-kissed vineyards are the most picturesque. Erse is made from a blend of Carricante and indigenous
grape varieties, Minnella and Catarratto, grown in the ancient volcanic soils of Mt. Etna, the highest
active volcano in Europe. Fermentation and aging are both carried out in stainless, granting the grapes
a fresh primary fruit and racy minerality of this unique terroir.
“A’ Puddara” Etna Bianco DOC
Tenuta di Fessina dedicated this wine to Sicilia, because, like the hen in the Ovid poem, Sicilia is mother
to all who live there. Those who look to the night sky can see the Seven Sisters constellation (the
Pleiades) outlined elegantly above Mt. Etna, shining over the upper hillside vineyards of Carricante.
“Il Musmeci” Etna Bianco Superiore DOC
This wine is dedicated to the Musmeci family, in particular, Mr. Musmeci, who for so many years looked
after these estate vineyards (“I vigne di Fessina”) with so much love that today the winery is able to
cultivate 80-year-old vines.
“Laeneo” Sicilia IGT
This single vineyard wine is made of 100% Nerello Cappuccio grapes harvested from the Santa Maria di
Licodia production area. This area’s sandy soils contain ash from Mt. Etna and are located 3,000 feet above
sea level. Harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel, the resulting wine is elegant and rich.