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

"Lifted raspberry nose and quite sweet raspberry fruit on the palate. Rather low in acidity, but with plenty of fruit on the tannic finish." Jancis Robinson

"Lots of strawberry and lemon aromas that follow through to a full-bodied, layered palate with ripe tannins and dried-fruit and walnut undertones. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

"The 2017 Etna Rosso is a beautiful wine that manages to effectively communicate both the elegance and the power of this stellar appellation in Sicily. There is also a straightforward or straight-shooting aspect to the wine that adds to its focus and the sharpness of its aromatic delivery. Bright acidity and fine tannins add to that linearity and simplicity. The wine is fermented in large oak casks, and it ages in large oak containers for up to 18 months." Robert Parker

"This medium-bodied red is creamy and finely balanced overall, though a firm core of tannins structures the flavors of crushed raspberry, cherry and tangy mineral, with hints of dried marjoram and woodsy spice. Fresh and lovely. Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio." 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

"Aromas of acacia, chamomile and mature lemon zest slowly appear in the glass. The aromas carry through to the medium-bodied palate along with ripe yellow apple, hazelnut and a hint of flint. Tangy acidity lifts the dry finish." Wine Enthusiast

"Aromas of cream, cooked apples and pears follow through to a full body, creamy texture and a bitter-lemon and lemon-curd aftertaste." 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. Delicately fruity and floral aromas of jasmine, honyesuckle, redcurrant, gooseberry and minerals. Bright and crisp, this is a paragon of balance and delicacy. Lovely stuff." Ian d’Agata (vinous.com)

"This is always a top rosé and shows peach-pit, white-stone, red-apple and spicy character. Medium body, bright acidity and a crunchy, savory 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

"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

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 finest Etna Bianco I have ever tasted; 100% Carricante, aged in oak with great depth of fruit; a powerful white that should drink well for another 5-7 years, but perhaps even longer." Tom Hyland, Forbes Magazine

"Compared to the Carricante from the Calderara Sottana cru, the 2017 Etna Bianco Santo Spirito (Cuvée delle Vigne Niche) is more mineral-driven in my opinion (by a small margin). Both wines were vinified and aged in the exact same way, so the very subtle differences you taste between the two are wholly territory-driven. The bouquet is crystalline and direct with briny sea aromas, summer peach and sun-dried lemon zest. Some 5,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"Aromas of hot stones, sliced apples and lemons follow through to a full body, oily texture and a rich and flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

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

"The 2017 Etna Bianco Calderara Sottana is identified as Cuvée delle Vigne Niche on my technical sheet, although I do not see that single-vineyard designation identified on the bottle label. This is a beautiful white wine with lasting aromas of citrus, passion fruit and crushed mineral. This compact white wine hits the palate with sharp and linear focus. That tightness you get at this young stage should evolve and flesh out over the next 5 years of bottle aging. This wine is fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures and it completes malolactic fermentation before going into large oak casks for ten months. Some 9,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"Aromas of yogurt, cream and dried pineapple follow through to a full-bodied, round and layered palate with lots of fruit and flavor. Hints of bitter lemons and cooked apples. Slightly oily. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling

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

"This wine is slightly savory and balsamic in character. The 2016 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo Il Quadro Delle Rose (98% Nerello Mascalese and 2% Nerello Cappuccio) opens to tangy notes of medicinal herb and eucalyptus essence with dark berry fruit, plum and black currant. Like the many other wines from this vintage, the wine is accessible and immediate, making it a good choice for those who can't wait to pop the cork as well as those who do have the patience to wait (5 years or more). The mouthfeel is thin and compact. Some 7,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"Exudes notes of lavender and thyme, with Turkish spices accenting the flavors of macerated cherry and raspberry fruit." Wine Spectator

"Aromas of white pepper, dried fruit and cherries follow through to a full body, fine and very polished tannins, a linear yet rounded edge and a fresh and vivid aftertaste." James Suckling

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

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

"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 (vinous.com)

"Crushed mint, exotic spice, Mediterranean herb and wild-berry aromas slowly emerge on this wine. It's elegantly linear, taut and still tightly wound, offering oak-driven spice, espresso, grilled herb and dried cherry alongside firm, fine-grained tannins." Wine Enthusiast

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

"Opulent-würzige Waldfruchtaromatik, Nuancen von Blüten und Orangenzesten; im Mund saftig, die Gerbstoffe feinziseliert und langlebig, die Säure bestens eingebunden, der Abgang verführerisch lang und mineralisch auf Noten von Steinobst und balsamischen Noten. Gefällt in diesem Jahrgang mit seiner Komplexität und Finesse." Vinum

"Intense aromas of ash and dried fruit, as well as cherries. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

"Tenuta delle Terre Nere selected three single-vineyard wines that it classifies as Grande Terroir Ellittico; the 2016 Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana is one of those three wines. The wine does indeed show a higher level of complexity and increased depth that is especially apparent in the mouth. The wine has a firm tannin backbone that bodes very well for its future evolution. This is a crisp, sharp and structured Etna red wine." Robert Parker

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

"The 2017 Etna Bianco Calderara Sottana is identified as Cuvée delle Vigne Niche on my technical sheet, although I do not see that single-vineyard designation identified on the bottle label. This is a beautiful white wine with lasting aromas of citrus, passion fruit and crushed mineral. This compact white wine hits the palate with sharp and linear focus. That tightness you get at this young stage should evolve and flesh out over the next 5 years of bottle aging. This wine is fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures and it completes malolactic fermentation before going into large oak casks for ten months. Some 9,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"Aromas of yogurt, cream and dried pineapple follow through to a full-bodied, round and layered palate with lots of fruit and flavor. Hints of bitter lemons and cooked apples. Slightly oily. From organically grown grapes." James Suckling