Etna Rosso DOC 2024 (BIO)

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

19172224 · 0,75 l · 32,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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Marc de Grazia made Etna history when he rediscovered the forgotten volcanic slopes over two decades ago. His Etna Rosso – the estate's 'calling card' – now blends grapes from various vineyards at altitudes between 600 and 900 metres, where Nerello Mascalese grows on ancient volcanic soils. The vines are situated on the cool northern slopes of Mount Etna, surrounded by black pumice and lava rock – a terroir that lends every sip its unmistakable mineral character.

Following spontaneous fermentation, the wine matures for a year in second-use oak, revealing even in its youth what sets it apart: elegant freshness, silky tannins and that typical Burgundian finesse which Robert Parker once compared to Pinot Noir. Ripe cherry, pomegranate and orange zest blend with thyme and floral notes, whilst volcanic minerality pulses in the background. A wine of natural nobility and the perfect introduction to the vast world of Etna red wines. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fragrant red in which notes of dried lavender and rosemary blend with aromas of raspberry purée, plum sauce, blood orange zest and cloves. Silky in texture, with juicy acidity and light, sandy tannins that underpin the mineral finish." Wine Spectator

"Crushed stones with plums, cherries and just a hint of vanilla and cream on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied, showing fresh herbs and a touch of flower stems. Chewy tannins, but polished and very drinkable." James Suckling

"The Etna Rosso 2024 is a veritable explosion of spices on the nose, with bursts of cedarwood, incense, lavender, dried cherries and blood orange. It is pleasantly rounded, cool in character and silky in texture, interwoven with sophisticated notes of red fruit. The finish is gently tannic and long, with a hint of violet sweets and ripe blackberries." Vinous

"The Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2024 Etna Rosso contains a hint of Nerello Cappuccio, which is planted amongst the old Nerello Mascalese vines. Marco de Grazia describes the 2024 vintage as a "baroque" vintage: it has everything, but perhaps a little too much. High alcohol content, abundant sugar and ripe tannins required careful maceration and extraction to prevent the wine from seeming excessive. The estate had already faced similarly hot conditions in 2004, its first vintage, as well as in the more tannic 'monster' vintage of 2014. These experiences helped the team to manage phenolic ripeness more precisely in 2024 and to produce tannins that feel silky and supple. This is an outstanding vintage for those who have worked diligently. The wine is bursting with fruit, and its opulent, ripe character is simply beautiful. Around 90% comes from the north-facing slopes, including four hectares in San Lorenzo as well as younger vines in Calderara Sottana and Santo Spirito, whilst 10% from the south-facing slopes adds further opulence. The result is generous and baroque, yet remains refined and controlled." Wine Advocate