Feudo Montoni

Sicily, Italy

Nerello Mascalese Terre di Elio Terre Siciliane IGT — 2023

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  • Introduction

    • WINERY Feudo Montoni has been producing top-quality wines on its historic grounds since 1469. The winery is currently overseen by Fabio Sireci, the third generation of a family dedicated to producing the most refined expressions of this long-cultivated terrior.

      WINE Made from 35 year old vines, grafted from the older Nerello Mascalese “mother plants” at the estate. Vineyard planted at over 2,100 feet above sea level. “Terre di Elio” or “Land of Elio” is named after the owner’s son.

  • Vineyard Profile

    • For centuries, the durum wheat fields have contributed to a “natural isolation” of Montoni’s high-altitude vineyards from the rest of the landscape, creating “an island within an island,” where the ancient grape varieties are protected.

    • Appellation: IGT Terre Siciliane
    • Location: Sicily
    • Viticulture: Organic
    • Vine Age: 35 year-old vines
    • Soil: Stony sandy soil
    • Elevation: 700 meters
    • Exposure: East facing slopes
    • Density: 4,400 vines per hectare (10,872 vines per acre)
  • Vintage Report

    • The 2023 vintage was marked with precipitation that was slightly lower than annual averages. The winter months were significantly drier than usual, while an abundance of rainfall was concentrated in the late spring, which accelerated the vegetable process of the vines, and delayed the flowering process. Hands-on work in the vineyard was essential to ensuring the health of the vineyard. Early summer, rather, was very dry, slowing down the vegetative process of the vines. Rainfall recommenced steadily in August and lasted throughout the harvest, which commenced in mid September and lasted until the end of October. During the summer months, cool nights offset the hot summer days, allowing for an ample acidity to form in the grapes. The quantity of grapes produced was slightly lower than the 2022 vintage, but the quality was excellent.

  • Vinification

    • Spontaneous fermentation process takes place in cement containers. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation takes place completely in cement.

    • Aging: 16 months in cement, 4 months in the bottle
  • Technical Information

    • Varietal Composition: 100% Nerello Mascalese
    • Alcohol: 13.5%
    • TA: 5.0 g/L
    • p H: 3.74
    • RS: 1.2 g/L
  • Tasting Notes

    • Aged in cement tanks and has very little contact with wood to highlight its subtle and timid texture on the palate. The color is pale ruby, on the nose are hints of wild catmint, wormwood, and laurel, together with scents of pink rose petals and of lily.