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Tenuta di Fessina
Founded in 2007 by winemaker Silvia Maestrelli, her husband, Roberto Silva, and winemaker Federico
Curtaz, 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 Sicily’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.
A’Puddara Etna Bianco DOC
Tenuta di Fessina dedicated this wine to Sicily, because, like the hen in the Ovid poem, Sicily 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.
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 Mount 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.
Erse Etna Rosso DOC
Erse is named after the Greek goddess of dew as a fitting tribute to the time of day when this dew-kissed
vineyard is the most picturesque. Erse is made from a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio
grown in the ancient volcanic soils on the hillsides of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. The
grapes are fermented and in stainless steel in order to deliver all the undiluted character and freshness of
this unique terroir.
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