“Le Vigne Niche Caselle” Bianco Etna Superiore DOC 2024

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

19170124 · 0,75 l · 49,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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Milo is the only municipality on the entire slopes of Mount Etna whose white wines are permitted to bear the suffix "superiore". This distinction was enshrined in the DOC regulations in 1968 – and reflects the microclimate of this eastern flank: twice the rainfall compared to the north-facing slopes, an easterly aspect towards the Ionian Sea, cooling sea breezes, and volcanic soils composed of ash and Ripiddu lapilli. In the mists of the summer nights that Marco de Grazia describes in his writings on Milo, the Carricante ripens here to a level of precision it achieves nowhere else on the volcano.

The Contrada Caselle is one of the municipality's eight historic single vineyards – situated at an altitude of 750 to 800 metres, on the eastern side, on deep volcanic soil. What Marco de Grazia says about Milo – "a wine that is sharp, slender, tart and aristocratic" – applies here in its purest form. The latest addition to the Le Vigne Niche series, the heart of Terre Nere's single-vineyard philosophy. 100% Carricante from old Alberello vines. Short cold maceration, gentle pressing. Fermentation in small French oak barrels, ageing in stainless steel.

Bright straw yellow. The bouquet is crisp and mineral, with notes of citrus, white flowers, a hint of iodine and flint. On the palate, it offers razor-sharp freshness and salty minerality, with a long, cool, almost endless final. Superiore – the name and the promise of Milo. SUPERIORE.DE

"On the nose, herbaceous and nutty aromas of wild thyme, wild oregano and raw almonds unfold. On the palate, green apples, white peaches and limes come through initially, before further nutty and herbaceous flavours join in. The lively acidity ensures a dynamic tasting experience." Wine Enthusiast

"A full-bodied and refined flavour of melon, mango, a hint of cream and sea salt. Medium-bodied with a harmonious, silky texture that lends the wine longevity and elegance." James Suckling

"The 2024 Etna Bianco Superiore Caselle mixes sweet spice with contrasting notes of crushed oyster shells, dried flowers and nectarine. It is soft-textured and round, with a solid core of salty minerals and ripe stone fruit on the palate. Long and potent, the 2024 cleans up quite nicely, leaving a minty freshness to fade slowly." Vinous