Etna Rosato DOC 2025

Tenuta delle Terre Nere | Sicily
Az. Agr. Tenuta delle Terre Nere | Contrada Calderara | IT 95036 Randazzo

19172125 · 0,75 l · 29,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 2007, the Rosato was born – because Marco de Grazia's three-year-old daughter, Elena, insisted on it. There was a red wine, there was a white. Why not one in pink too? The winery was already painted pink. All that was missing was the wine. De Grazia, who had not planned to make a Rosato until then, set to work. The result is not a frivolous summer wine, even though it is often enjoyed in summer. De Grazia's stated ideal for his Rosato is: "il corpo di un bianco e l'anima di un rosso". And he adds: "joyful without being frivolous; tension without being austere." Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio from vines aged between 25 and 60 years on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, at altitudes of between 600 and 900 metres, on volcanic soils from the estate's various vineyards.

A bright, vibrant pink. The bouquet is delicate yet expressive – strawberry, red berries, a hint of flowers and volcanic minerality. Fresh on the palate with lively tension, and a long, invigorating final. A real delight in the bottle – and we'd like to say a big thank you to Elena. SUPERIORE.DE

"A salmon-pink wine with a floral, salty bouquet of fresh leather and jasmine, along with developing aromas of warm citrus fruits and herbs. On the palate, there are notes of sesame oil, star fruit and salted citrus fruits, whilst the acidity dominates the flavour." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2025 Etna Rosato is truly impressive, combining notes of crushed peaches with chamomile, citrusy spices and green mint. It is luxuriously round and supple, with a lively acidity that provides balance, whilst the lush, ripe fruit aromas are skilfully counterbalanced by a crisp minerality on the finish. The finish is long and has a salty note. The 2025 vintage is extremely complex and well-balanced for cellaring." Vinous

"Aromas of cantaloupe melon and ripe peaches, with a hint of grapefruit and notes of pink roses, give way to a medium-bodied wine with a creamy texture and an aromatic finish. Lively and energetic throughout." James Suckling

"The Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2025 Etna Rosato is, according to Marco de Grazia, the best rosé the estate has made in 10 years. First produced in 2008, the wine sees three to four hours of skin contact before being pressed directly into vats. Some lots undergo malolactic fermentation and others do not, allowing the team to balance creaminess and glossiness with brightness. The 2025 has remarkable intensity and a precise point of acidity that gives it depth. Herbal and floral notes add lovely complexity. De Grazia calls it a "wine of the Mediterranean," and the versatility of Nerello Mascalese is remarkable." Wine Advocate