Tenuta Delle Terre Nere - Etna Rosso 2022

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Marc De Grazia is an American who has been importing wines from Piedmont and Tuscany since 1980. Some years back he decided that Etna was where he wanted to settle down and make his own wines; he founded Tenuta delle Terre Nere and since 2002 has been issuing multiple cuvées. His estate is located on the northern slopes of the volcano, the area historically recognized as the finest in the appellation for fine red wines. The property comprises some 75 acres with a total vineyard surface of 68 acres, most of which is planted to vines that are between 30 and 100 years old. All the wines are produced from local varieties, including this Etna Rosso, which is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Capuccio. This is a highly aromatic, light- to medium-bodied red, elegant and very drinkable, with crushed raspberries, mineral, and spice flavors, light tannins, and a smooth finish.

Incredibly spicy, the 2022 Etna Rosso bursts from the glass with a wild bouquet of cloves and incense, giving way to dried cherries and sage. This is silky-smooth, with cooling acidity lifting its dense core of ripe red berry fruits as crunchy mineral tones resonate throughout. The 2022 finishes impossibly long and staining yet only gently tannic, leaving a lovely air of lavender and cloves that echoes on. Terre Nere continues to raise the bar with their Etna Rosso; it now has its own barrel-aging facility, which has allowed them to keep the wine in barrel between 14 to 16 months. - Eric Guido

 

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Producer	Tenuta Delle Terre Nere
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Varietal	Nerello Mascalese
Vintage	2022
Sku	17640
Size	750ml