Emiliano Falsini Feudo Pignatone Etna Rosso 2023
Emiliano Falsini Feudo Pignatone Etna Rosso 2023
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Emiliano Falsini Feudo Pignatone Etna Rosso 2023

Emiliano Falsini
$50.00

Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Vintage: 2023
Type: Red

Sourced from Contrada Feudo Pignatone, a historic parcel located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna at 700 meters elevation, this single-vineyard red comes from dry-farmed old vines rooted in deep black volcanic ash and pumice. Oenologist Emiliano Falsini hand-harvests the nerello mascalese, fermenting whole clusters naturally with native yeasts in open oak vats using delicate manual punch-downs. The wine ages in neutral 500-liter French oak tonneau barrels to preserve its high-altitude purity and delicate floral aromas without introducing heavy oak flavor. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, this is a refined, mineral-centric expression of volcanic terroir built on elegance and vertical tension.

A translucent ruby hue with light garnet reflections introduces perfumed aromas of wild strawberry, tart pomegranate, crushed violet, and smoky ash. On the palate, focused flavors of sour cherry, blood orange zest, dried oregano, and iron-rich minerals unfold over a lean, medium-bodied frame. Silky, fine-grained tannins and a bright, persistent line of natural acidity give the mid-palate exceptional structural focus without feeling heavy. It closes on a long, dry, and mouthwatering finish marked by lingering notes of crushed lava rock, citrus peel, and dried rose petals.

Winery

Emiliano Falsini’s personal wine project links two distinct Italian landscapes: the northern slopes of Mount Etna around Randazzo and the Tuscan coast near Castagneto Carducci. Known for his work as an enologist, Falsini approaches his own vineyards as places with separate histories and possibilities. On Etna, Feudo Pignatone centers on Nerello Mascalese grown in the volcanic landscape at around 700 meters. Along the Tuscan coast, Cabernet Franc becomes the means of exploring a different climate and soil setting.

The wines are conceived as artisanal expressions of their origins rather than a single formula applied across regions. The Feudo Pignatone range includes rosato, Etna Rosso and the more specific Davanti Casa bottling, while Il Debbio and Limite interpret coastal Cabernet Franc. Organic cultivation is documented for the Feudo Pignatone vineyards, connecting the project’s attention to place with its practical farming choices. Together, the two sides of the range show Falsini’s interest in grapes capable of expressing their surroundings with detail, structure and a distinctly individual character.