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New Rosso delle Rose

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:36:01 +0000

New Rosso delle Rose: Masseria del Feudo presents the new of the Rosso delle Rose Sicilia DOC

SICILIA DOC ROSSO DELLE ROSE 2023

Vineyard: Young vineyard at 480 mts a.s.l.

Soil: Medium-textured clay.

Farming system: Guyot.

Grapes: Hand-harvested Nerello Mascalese and Frappato.

Vinification: Destemming and crushing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks for 20 days at 24°C, followed by 12 months of aging in 25 hl oak barrels and 6 months in bottle.

Colour: light ruby red

Aroma: The bouquet reflects its land of origin—enveloping yet fresh and lively.

Taste: Elegant and Mediterranean in character, it finishes with silky and well-balanced tannins. A wine that marks a new beginning, emphasising the territorial identity and the pleasantness of these two noble Sicilian grape varieties.

“Masseria del Feudo is not just a company”

Its history is a family history, whose values and ideals are powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs.
Tradition and innovation are the driving forces of Francesco and Carolina Cucurullo of the Sicilian estate Massaria del Feudo.
The estate owns around 110 hectares of grain, fruit and olives

The vineyards:

15 hectares of organic certified vineyards planted with Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Grillo, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese.
The hilly location of the vineyards guarantees a good temperature range between day and night, which favors the optimal ripening of the berries and the concentration of the juices.

20 hectares of orchards: 13 different varieties of peaches and nectarine, 3 of plums and 2 apricots.

3 hectares of olive clovers of Nocellara and Carolea

The company is 100% organic certified

More info may be found on their website

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Vinous: nice ratings for Masseria del Feudo

Stefania del Giudice — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:41:59 +0000

Vinous: nice ratings for Masseria del Feudo

Eric Guido talks Sicily
March 2024

Nero d’Avola Riserva 2016

Points

“The 2016 Nero d’Avola opens with a dusty blend of violets and lavender, offset by flowery underbrush and brown spice. It’s round in feel with a tart core of wild berry fruits and sour citrus that add tension throughout.
A sour blackberry tinge lingers as the 2016 tapers off long,b fresh and pleasantlt chewy”

Syrah 2022

Points

“The 2022 Syrah lifts from the glass with a savory and smoky blend of rosemary and sage, giving way to crushed rocks and blackberries. It sweeps across the palate, juicy and energetic in style, with a refined wave of polished black fruits underpinned by saline minerals and spice. It tapers off with a gentle coating oof fine tannins and a tinge of licorice, all the way maintaining a marvellous freshness.“

ViaRossa 2022

Points

“A smoky mix of grilled herbs, crushed ashen stone and menthol-tinges blueberries introduces the Via Rossa 2022. This is vividly fruit-torward yet balanced-ripe red and blue fruits swirl across a stream of juicy acidity. It tapers off with a pleasantly chewy sensation, clean and classically dry. The Via Rossa is a varietal Nero d’ Avola.“

Voce di Lago 2023

Points

“A whiff of sweet mint gives way to notes of cantaloupe, chamomile and spice as the 2023 Voce di Lago opens in thr glass. It’s soft snd round, displaying a balance of ripe orchard fruits and candied citrus under and air of pretty inner florals. This finishes with. caking of minerality, tapering off youthfully tense and leaving the mouth watering for more.“

– MASSERIA DEL FEUDO –

“Masseria del Feudo is not just a company”

Its history is a family history, whose values and ideals are powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs, who work in a land where innovation is supported by tradition.

The vineyards:
15 hectares of organic certified vineyards planted with Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Grillo, Frappato and Nerello Mascalese.
The hilly location of the vineyards guarantees a good temperature range between day and night, which favors the optimal ripening of the berries and the concentration of the juices.
20 hectares of orchards: 13 different varieties of peaches and nectarine, 3 of plums and 2 apricots.
3 hectares of olive clovers of Nocellara and Carolea.

All the wines are 100% organic certified.

Take a look at the website and discover more about Masseria del Feudo
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James Suckling: new ratings for Masseria del Feudo

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 12:02:27 +0000

James Suckling: new ratings for Masseria del Feudo.

Nero d’ Avola 2022, Via Rossa 2021, Rosso delle Rose 2021 and Syrah 2022 have been awarded with respectively 93, 92 and 91 Points.

Cheers!

NERO D’ AVOLA SICILIA 2022

Colour: intense ruby red
Nose: varietal notes of fresh fruit, currant and cherry that blends perfectly with hints of black chocolate, leather and pepper.
Taste: fresh, dynamic, with velvety and silky tannins. The finish is long, persistent and soft, the result of a careful selection of the estate.

ROSSO SICILIA VIA ROSSA 2021

Colour: intense ruby red.
Nose: varietal notes of fresh fruit, currant and cherry that blends perfectly with hints of black chocolate, leather and pepper.
Taste: fresh, dynamic, with velvety and silky tannins. The finish is long, persistent and soft, the result of a careful selection of the estate.

NERO D’ AVOLA SICILIA ROSSO DELLE ROSE 2021

Colour: intense ruby red colour.
Nose: characterised by complex and intriguing aroma: ripe black fruit, liquorice, spices, tobacco.
Taste: smooth, round, lingering, with a typical acidity which makes it dynamic and sapid. Aftertaste with coffee and chocolate hints, typical of this noble variety, symbol of Sicilian wine world.

SYRAH SICILIA 2022

Colour: intense ruby red with purple gradation.
Nose: characterized by an intense aroma of ripe red fruit, menthol notes and sweet spices that give it great complexity.
Taste: the mouthfeel is soft, wide and enveloping, rich and balanced.
A savory wine, with personality and pleasant to drink.

Masseria del Feudo is not just a company.
Its history is a family history, whose values and ideals are powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs, who work in a land where innovation is supported by tradition.

The vineyards are extended on a surface of 15 hectares, cultivated by organic farming certified. The most ancient grape’s cultivation started in 1860 and our estate was the first in Sicily to experiment the Chardonnay variety. Today we await the results of the latest implants: frappato and nerello mascalese.

The cellar was built inside old farm buildings. Its total capacity is 2000 hectolitres.
The tanks and winemakers are made of steel and concrete, all equipped with digital temperature control.
In the cellar there is a microvinification line that allows, during each harvest, to carry out new experiments: a research aimed at increasing the enhancement of the peculiar characteristics of their terroir.
The aging of the wine takes place in the rooms of the ancient palmento, now air conditioned

Check their website for more info:

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International Syrah Day

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:14:24 +0000

Today, February 16th 2023, the world celebrates the International Syrah Day.

Let’s toast with a glass of Syrah Sicilia DOC of Masseria del Feudo.

THE WINE:
Vineyards: Vigna Giovane 480 mt a.s.l.
Land: medium texture and average clay Pruning system: guyot
Grape: Nero d’Avola 100% manual harvest
Harvest: second decade of September
Winemaking: Destalking, maceration and fermentation through indigenous yeasts in stainless vats for 14 days at 24°C, racking, short refining in concrete vats and in bottle

THE PRODUCER:
Masseria del Feudo is not just a company.
Its history is a family history, whose values and ideals are powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs, who work in a land where innovation is supported by tradition.
Their philosophy is reflected in social responsibility towards the environment and production quality.
15 hectares of vines, 20 of peach orchards and 3 of olive groves fully organic certified.

Fancy more info? Check their website (in Italian)

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James Suckling awards’ update

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:52:01 +0000

James Suckling awards’ update: Fattoria Ambra and Masseria del Feudo‘s wines recently received high ratings

FATTORIA AMBRA

Carmignano Riserva Montalbiolo
2018

Points

Vineyards: Montalbiolo (200 mt a.s.l)
Soil: Clayey schists and sandstone
Grapes: 70% Sangiovese, 20% Canaiolo Nero, 10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet)
Pruning system: Guyot
Winemaking: Maceration with the skins for 20-25 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation. Two years in wood. The first year in French oak tonneaux (capacity 3.5 and 5 hectolitres) and the second year in Slavonian oak casks (capacity 25 hectolitres).
Finishing in the bottle for 1 year.

Carmignano Riserva Elzana
2018

Points

Vineyards: Elzana (150 mt a.s.l)
Soil: Clayey schists and sandstone
Grapes: 90% Sangiovese, 10% Uva Francesca (Cabernet)
Pruning system: Guyot
Winemaking: Maceration with the skins for 20-25 days with temperature control (délestage and pumping over of the must). Malolactic fermentation.
Two years in wood. The first year in French oak tonneaux (capacity 3.5 and 5 hectolitres) and the second year in Slavonian oak casks (capacity 25 hectolitres).
Finishing in the bottle for 1 year.

MASSERIA DEL FEUDO

Nero d’ Avola Sicilia
Cotì
2021

Points

Vineyards: Vigna giovane Nero d’Avola 480 mt a.s.l.
Soil: medium texture and average clay
Pruning system: Guyot
Grapes: Nero d’avola 100% manual harvest
Winemaking: Destalking, soft pressure, cold maceration, static sedimentation, fermentation through indigenous yeasts in stainless vats.
Colour
Pale powder pink
Nose
Typical hints of cherry, strawberry and raspberry
Taste
Fresh and fruity, pleasant minerality and easy to be paired with many foods.

Nero d’ Avola Sicilia
Rosso delle Rose
2020

Points

Vineyards: Vigna delle Rose 480 mt a.s.l.
Soil: medium texture and average clay
Pruning system: guyot
Grape: Nero d’Avola 100% manual harvest
Winemaking: Destalking, maceration and fermentation through indigenous yeasts in stainless vats for 20 days at 24°C, racking, refining 12 months in casks and 6 months in bottle.
Colour
Intense ruby red colour.
Smell
Characterised by complex and intriguing aroma: ripe black fruit, liquorice, spices, tobacco.
Taste
Smooth, round, lingering, with a typical acidity which makes it dynamic and sapid. Aftertaste with coffee and chocolate hints, typical of this noble variety, symbol of Sicilian wine world.

Syrah Sicilia
2021

Points

Vineyards: Vigna delle Rose 480 mt a.s.l.
Soil: medium texture and average clay
Pruning system: spurred cordon
Grape: Syrah 100% manual harvest
Winemaking: Destalking, maceration and fermentation through indigenous yeasts in stainless vats for 14 days at 24°C, racking, short refining in concrete vats and in bottle.
Colour
Intense ruby red colour with purple gradation.
Smell
Intense aroma of ripe red fruit, menthol, sweet spices which give it complexity.
Taste
The taste opens slowly, velvet, round, rich and well-balanced. It’s a wine sapid, bodied and pleasant to drink as well.

All these wines are organic

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James Suckling ratings for Masseria del Feudo

Petra Pelle — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 01:37:00 +0000

James Suckling ratings for Masseria del Feudo

James Suckling recently awarded several wines from Masseria del Feudo – wine producer in Sicily- with high ratings:

James Suckling Points

Nero d’Avola Sicilia 2020

“This has all the ripe blackberry aromas and spicy notes you expect from the Nero d’Avola grape, but they are married to nice, lemony freshness that gives it a lot of life at the long, clean finish. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.”

James Suckling Points

Nero d’Avola Sicilia Rosso delle Rose 2018

“A dark, rich Nero d’Avola with ripe blackberry and plum aromas, as well as hints of dried dates and bananas. Full and mellow with just enough tannin and acidity to keep it on track. Already fully developed. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.”

James Suckling Points

Syrah Sicilia 2020

“This Sicilian Syrah gives you a big blast of blackberry fruit with pronounced meat and licorice character. On the generous palate, just a touch of tannin is married to bright acidity, but the fruit remains in the foreground. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now. “

James Suckling Points

Grillo Sicilia Haermosa 2019

“The aromas of ripe yellow grapefruit and summer meadow leap from the glass of this generous, full-bodied Grillo. However, it also has some real structure and mineral acidity that drives this along the palate. Quite some tannins at the finish, but they give it more punch. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now. “

James Suckling Points

Grillo Sicilia 2020

A juicy and welcoming Grillo with an interesting fresh-almond note, alongside the effusive lemon-curd character. Behind all the fruit there’s a solid base of tannin that helps to create good length. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now.

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Berebene Masseria del Feudo

Petra Pelle — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 07:50:07 +0000

Berebene Masseria del Feudo

Berebene awarded Masseria del Feudo’s Grillo 2019

Masseria del Feudo is not just a company. Its history is a family history, whose values and ideals are powered from Francesco and Carolina, fourth generation of agriculture entrepreneurs, who work in a land where innovation is supported by tradition.

Their philosophy is reflected in social responsibility towards the environment and production quality. Masseria del Feudo opens the doors to wine lover and tourists offering a special path inside its agricultural world.
They organize congress, special parties, aperitifs in the vineyards or in the cellars.
Tasting of their wines is paired with bread, olive oil, Sicilian pizza, cheese, honey and jam produced in the farm or nearby.

The cellar is located inside the old Masseria.

The Grillo 2019 is awarded by the Berebene Guide from Gambero Rosso 2021, with the price / quality price

Colour: Straw yellow colour with golden reflections.

Nose: It opens with delicate aromas of citrus, acacia honey and flowers. Spicy flavours of white pepper and black currant.

Taste: The fruit taste keeps the fullness and sweetness, well supported by salty and acidity.

The Grillo 2019 has not only been awarded by Berebene, but also recently received 88 points from Vinous:

“Sweet baked apple and pears complemented by nuances of autumnal spice waft up from the 2020 Grillo. This is soft and round, offset by brisk acids and minerals, as ripe orchard fruits flesh out across the palate. Hints of sour citrus and inner herbal tones linger as this tapers off with freshness. “

Erik Guido. Tasting date: May 2021

Drinking window: 2021-2023

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Masseria del Feudo Vinous Points

Petra Pelle — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:46:40 +0000

Their philosophy is reflected in social responsibility towards the environment and production quality. Masseria del Feudo opens the doors to wine lover and tourists offering a special path inside its agricultural world.
They organize congress, special parties, aperitifs in the vineyards or in the cellars.

The cellar is located inside the old Masseria.

3 wines from Masseria del Feudo received Vinous ratings:

Masseria del Feudo 2018 Nero d’Avola Rosso delle Rose

” Crushed blackberries mix with nuances of brown spice and peppery herbs as the 2018 Nero d’Avola Rosso delle Rose opens up in the glass. It’s silky yet lifted in feel, quite energetic as well, with a pure display of woodland berries and a motivating twang of sour citrus. This tapers off wonderfully refreshing yet a bit short, as hints of white pepper and inner florals linger.” Eric Guido, tasting date May 2021.

Drinking window: 2021-2026

90 Vinous Points

Masseria del Feudo 2019 Nero d’Avola

“A bouquet of fresh violets with hints of smoke and blackberry preserves lifts up from the 2019 Nero d’Avola. It’s soft and pleasantly sweet, offset by bright acids and tart woodland berries. This tapers off clean to purple-toned fruits and inner florals. “

Erik Guido. Tasting date: May 2021

Drinking window: 2021-2024

88 Vinous Points

Masseria del Feudo 2020 Grillo

Erik Guido. Tasting date: May 2021

Drinking window: 2021-2023

88 Vinous Points

For more information about these wines and previously awarded vintages, click on Masseria del Feudo.

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