“Santo Spirito” Rosso Etna DOC 2024

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

19172824 · 0,75 l · 60,00 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
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On the northern border with Guardiola, where the barren, steep slopes of the higher ground give way to gentle terraces, lies one of the most beautiful spots on Mount Etna: Santo Spirito. Here, where the slopes gently descend towards the Alcantara Valley, a paradox of nature is revealed. Whilst neighbouring Guardiola struggles with barren, stony soils, Santo Spirito boasts lush vegetation – deep, rich volcanic ash that nourishes a luxuriant carpet of grass and vigorous vines that display their bountiful vigour.

Marc de Grazia recognised something special in this Contrada: a place of extraordinary beauty that produces wines of sensual allure. At an altitude of 700 to 850 metres, Nerello Mascalese vines aged between 60 and 100 years take root in almost pure volcanic ash – a terroir that yields wines of fleshy opulence and enveloping richness. Marc calls these wines "Sophisticated Lady", in homage to Duke Ellington’s composition, for they embody that rare combination of refinement and tenderness, generosity and vulnerability.

Santo Spirito unfolds a beguilingly sensual bouquet of dried cranberries and crushed raspberries, interwoven with floral notes and peach skin. On the palate, the full seductive power of this unique vineyard site is revealed: velvety tannins caress flavours of red liquorice, warm pastries and orange peel, whilst a delicate hint of almond crowns the elegant finish. Sixteen to eighteen months in large French oak barrels lend this exceptional cru the refinement that makes it one of Etna’s most charismatic wines. A wine that combines pure sensuality with aristocratic elegance. SUPERIORE.DE