Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Rein und elegant, mit würzigen Kräuteraromen und frischen Fruchtnoten von Kirsche und Johannisbeere. Subtil und mit der nahezu burgundischen Finesse eines Pinot Nero. (superiore.de)

"This well-balanced red is medium-bodied and fresh, with flavors of cherry, grilled plum, tea rose and smoke framed by sculpted tannins." Wine Spectator

Etna Bianco von Terre Nere bietet ein überraschendes Maß an Tiefe und Raffinesse. Die Cuvée aus Carricante, Catarratto, Grecanico, Inzolia und Minnella duftet nach Grapefruit, Quitte, getrocknetem Salbei und wilder Minze. Am Gaumen feine mineralische Noten, entwickelt sich elegant mit Noten von Zitronen-Quark. Hervorragende Qualität zu einem sehr attraktiven Preis. (superiore.de)

"Delicate Spanish broom, crushed stone and orchard fruit aromas lead the nose of this wine. On the palate, bright acidity underscores yellow apple, ripe pear and lemon drop notes while flinty acidity energizes the finish. It's loaded with finesse and promises to develop even more complexity with a few more years of aging." Wine Enthusiast

"Bright straw. Harmonious, lively aromas and flavors of white stone fruit and aromatic herbs. Bright and juicy, with a refreshing saline bite on the long smooth finish. Less concentrated than some past vintages of Etna Bianco from Terre Nere, but remarkably fresh and easy to drink. A lovely Etna Bianco that mercifully doesn’t taste of Chardonnay or other varieties that have no place on Etna. This is a steal for the price." Ian d'Agata

"Plenty of cooked pineapple and pear aromas with some pumice and rock undertones. Full body, layered and flavorful with lots of sliced lemon and green apple character. A vivid and flavorful wine." James Suckling

Subtiler Duft von roten Kirschen, Kräutern und Mineralien, am Gaumen komplex und lang mit Anmut und Eleganz. Ein fabelhafter Rosé und jeden Euro wert. (superiore.de)

"Pale onion-peel pink. Bright rosehip and wild strawberry aromas and flavors gain complexity with aeration. Finishes very long and floral, with lovely strokes of salinity and minerals. Outstanding Rosato that will age better than most." Ian d'Agata

Fantastische Ätnakreszenz von bis zu 60 Jahre alten Rebstöcken aus kleiner Einzellage mit herrlich ausgeglichenen Jod- und Zitrusaromen. Weich fließend am Gaumen, tiefgründig im Geschmack, die feine Säure und zarte Holznote gut in das Gesamtkonzept eingebunden. (superiore.de)

"Luminous straw with golden tinges. Pure, high-pitched nose combines lime blossom, quinine, flint, and wild herbs. Juicy, precise and quite dry but with a rich, tactile mouth feel suggesting strong extract, with harmonious acidity providing noteworthy clarity and cut. Finishes long with hints of spicy mint and even menthol. Strikes me as being richer, denser and more complete than the Santo Spirito Etna Bianco." Ian d'Agata

"This is a spectacular expression of Carricante, and I'd be very curious to try the wine again in five year's time when it is further down its evolutionary track. The 2015 Etna Bianco Calderara Sottana is a beautiful and generous expression from the most exciting up-and-coming denomination in Southern Italy. This is a full and generous white that offers shapely contours and soft edges in terms of mouthfeel. The bouquet is fruity, floral and mineral driven all at the same time. Seen as a whole, its aromatic nuances create a lasting sense of complexity and finesse." Robert Parker

"A bright and harmonious version, with a thread of citrus and spice unraveling through the generous raspberry and mulberry fruit, while supple tannins and a hint of tar focus the finish." Wine Spectator

Dieser Carricante von bis zu 100 Jahre alten Reben aus kleiner Einzellage lässt nichts auf seine Sorten- und Terroirherkunft kommen. Feiner fruchtiger Duft, mineralisch und mit einer frischen Meeresbrise. Kraftvoll, gut strukturiert, feine Holznote, ausgeglichen und lang im Geschmack. (superiore.de)

"The 2015 Etna Bianco Santo Spirito shows the streamlined elegance and the finely knit texture that characterizes Sicily's Carricante grape. This is a luminous and bright white wine that delivers an attractive succession of yellow candy, peach, white flower and exotic fruit aromas. This wine is particularly zesty and tangy, with pineapple and mango buried not too far under the surface. Following those pretty fruit tones, the wine reveals dusty mineral notes that bring you back to this volcanic environment." Robert Parker

"Carricante from the Santo Spirito contrada on Etna’s northern slope forms the basis for this rich, mineral-driven wine. Scents of lemon zest and sage lend a high note to the wine’s flavors of fleshy golden apple and Bartlett pear. The wine rested for ten months in French oak barriques, gaining a toasted-grain richness and warm spice that lingers on the finish. Despite its richness, the wine feels brisk and lively, propelled by lemony acidity and a cool stream of salinity. As complex and expressive as it is now, this wine has the structure and concentration to improve for several more years." Wine&Spirits

Dieser Carricante von bis zu 100 Jahre alten Reben aus kleiner Einzellage lässt nichts auf seine Sorten- und Terroirherkunft kommen. Feiner fruchtiger Duft, mineralisch und mit einer frischen Meeresbrise. Kraftvoll, gut strukturiert, feine Holznote, ausgeglichen und lang im Geschmack. (superiore.de)

"A rich and creamy white in a sleek, medium-bodied frame, this offers layers of ripe Jonagold apple, fragrant spice and smoky mineral, with a touch of Key lime pie. Long and mouthwatering on the finish." Wine Spectator

Fantastische Ätnakreszenz von bis zu 60 Jahre alten Rebstöcken aus kleiner Einzellage mit herrlich ausgeglichenen Jod- und Zitrusaromen. Weich fließend am Gaumen, tiefgründig im Geschmack, die feine Säure und zarte Holznote gut in das Gesamtkonzept eingebunden. (superiore.de)

Feudo di Mezzo Il Quadro Delle Rose duftet nach Rosen und kleinen roten Beeren. Es  ist ein schwerer, tanningeladener Wein, der ein wenig Geduld erfordert, mit der Zeit jedoch seine Balance findet. Ein Wein von außergewöhnlicher Finesse mit großem Intellekt. (superiore.de)

"So much hibiscus on the complex nose of this Etna Rosso as well as orange rind, citrus, elderberries, wild strawberry compote, cranberries and hints of vanilla. Full body, and a an incredibly velvety texture. Layers upon layers of crunchy fruit, tons of tension from the vibrant acidity and a long finish." James Suckling

"Bright red. Ripe, sweetly spicy aromas and flavors of red cherry, medicinal herbs and minerals. Tougher than most vintages of this wine and slow to open, this is a more shut down version of Feudo di Mezzo than is typical for this Contrada. Opens slowly with aeration, finishing long and succulent on the classically dry finish." Ian d'Agata

"A big, tightly knit version, this silky red shows pretty baked raspberry, citrus peel and tea leaf notes tightly enmeshed with the dense and chewy tannins, while a streak of smoky mineral echoes on the finish." Wine Spectator

Santo Spirito ist ein wunderbar komplexer Wein. Er kombiniert Festigkeit, Kraft, Struktur und Dichte mit den Aromen dunkler Kirschen und würzigen Kräuternoten und schließt mit einem furios langen Finale. (superiore.de)

"Bright red. Very perfumed nose of red cherry, raspberry jam, cinnamon, nutmeg and minerals complicated by tar and shoe polish. Clean, fresh and juicy, but with a sultry quality to the mineral but also ripe red berry and cherry flavors. Clean and fresh on the long, stoney finish. A knockout Santo Spirito that combines size and luscious sweetness like no other Etna Rosso from Terre Nere this year, but it doesn’t quite have the depth or complexity of the best wines from the estate this year." Ian d'Agata

"Fantastic aromas of flowers, dark berries and cherries follow through to a full body, round and velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Needs a year or to two soften the tannins." James Suckling

"Coffee bean and dried sage accents thread through the rich dried cherry and fig cake flavors in this chewy, medium- to full-bodied red. This is bright and expressive now, but decant or age this to enjoy all its nuance. Firm, herbed finish." Wine Spectator

Calderara Sottana ist ein imposanter Wein: dunkle rote Früchte, Orangenschale und Blumen im Duft. Vollmundig, aber nicht fett am Gaumen. Saftige Frucht, feste engmaschige Tannine. Brillant! (superiore.de)

"Vivid medium dark red. Piercing aromas of red cherry, minerals and soy sauce. The flavors are similar to the aromas, with an underlying element of crushed rock that adds a welcome saline note contributing freshness. Very mineral round and smooth, this is atypically shaped for a Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso. Closes long with hints of orange peel, Mediterranean herbs and minerals. The bright mineral sheen and Burgundy-like aromas and flavors are typical Calderara Sottana, though this strikes me as being just a little softer and rounder than usual." Ian d'Agata

"Ripe red cherries, treacle tart, sour plums, and some blueberries frame the nose. Medium body, round tannins and a fruity finish." James Suckling

Dieser Carricante von bis zu 100 Jahre alten Reben aus kleiner Einzellage lässt nichts auf seine Sorten- und Terroirherkunft kommen. Feiner fruchtiger Duft, mineralisch und mit einer frischen Meeresbrise. Kraftvoll, gut strukturiert, feine Holznote, ausgeglichen und lang im Geschmack. (superiore.de)

"The 2015 Etna Bianco Santo Spirito shows the streamlined elegance and the finely knit texture that characterizes Sicily's Carricante grape. This is a luminous and bright white wine that delivers an attractive succession of yellow candy, peach, white flower and exotic fruit aromas. This wine is particularly zesty and tangy, with pineapple and mango buried not too far under the surface. Following those pretty fruit tones, the wine reveals dusty mineral notes that bring you back to this volcanic environment." Robert Parker

"Carricante from the Santo Spirito contrada on Etna’s northern slope forms the basis for this rich, mineral-driven wine. Scents of lemon zest and sage lend a high note to the wine’s flavors of fleshy golden apple and Bartlett pear. The wine rested for ten months in French oak barriques, gaining a toasted-grain richness and warm spice that lingers on the finish. Despite its richness, the wine feels brisk and lively, propelled by lemony acidity and a cool stream of salinity. As complex and expressive as it is now, this wine has the structure and concentration to improve for several more years." Wine&Spirits

Fantastische Ätnakreszenz von bis zu 60 Jahre alten Rebstöcken aus kleiner Einzellage mit herrlich ausgeglichenen Jod- und Zitrusaromen. Weich fließend am Gaumen, tiefgründig im Geschmack, die feine Säure und zarte Holznote gut in das Gesamtkonzept eingebunden. (superiore.de)