- 100% Nerello mascalese sourced from 1.2 ha
- Volcanic soil with sand, pumice, and volcanic ash
- Northern slope of Mount Etna, 850-900 meters a.s.l. (highest Terre Nere vineyard)
- 90-120 year-old vines
- Malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barriques and tonneaux for 16-18 months, plus one month in steel
- 415 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Rosso
Variety:
Nerello Mascalese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Organic - Non-USDA/NOP
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-TTN-31-24 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
97+
Date
2026-09-10
"The Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2024 Etna Rosso Guardiola comes from volcanic sand mixed with basalt pebbles in one of the estate's coolest, steepest and most dramatically terraced vineyards, with a Madonna watching over the site from above. This was the first parcel Marco de Grazia purchased, some 26 years ago, after its former owner conceded that he could no longer work it. For de Grazia, it was love at first sight. His fascination with Etna had begun after tasting Benanti wines in Florence, prompting him to sail down from Tuscany and explore the volcano by car. Guardiola remains something of a mystery. It has historically produced difficult, edgy and gnarly wines, but de Grazia recalls that the site seemed to bloom and relax in 2018, revealing high soprano notes and beautifully juicy tannins. The 2024 is gorgeous, initially showing richness, sensuality and softer, fuller tannins. The fruit folds over the structure, making the wine feel complete. However, when I returned to it at the end of the tasting, its relative leanness became clearer. It does not have the same richness or weight as the wines poured later in the portfolio. Guardiola remains the "leanest and meanest" of the group, shaped by its cool climate, high elevation and exposed terraces."
James Suckling
Score
96
Date
2026-07-16
"Aromas of dried strawberries, plums and peppermint follow through to a medium body with ripe strawberry and cherry flavors alongside hints of cedar and coffee. Some lead pencil too. Juicy tannins and a savory aftertaste. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
94+
Date
2026-09-10
"The 2024 Etna Rosso Guardiola combines spiced blood orange, sweet dusty rose, sour cherry and mint. This reveals weighty textures of pure silk alongside elegant red and blue fruits that envelop the senses. Gripping tannins saturate the palate as the 2024 tapers off long, revealing vividly fresh blackberry tones. This is a more giving vintage of Guardiola, but it's well structured for cellaring."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2025-07-09
"Showing depth and meaty complexity, this highlights graphite minerality with smoky aromas, lush red cherries, smashed violets and balsamic camphor notes. Tight-knit structure shows firm, dusty tannins well-coated by thick fruit. Full-bodied, this has remarkable power and a chewy finish. Drinkable now but best from 2026."
2023
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2025-05-29
"Dark and brooding, the 2023 Etna Rosso Guardiola slowly emerges with a whiff of crushed rocks and ash, giving way to fresher notes of rose petals, lavender and sour cherries. Silken in feel and surprisingly energetic within, it splashes across the palate with perfumed red and black fruits underscored by classic Guardiola minerality. Pleasantly chewy and exceptionally long, the 2023 finishes with crunchy tannins and a tinge of licorice, leaving the palate reeling with depth and concentration. This is deceivingly open today, yet it has the power and balance for extended cellaring."
2023
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2026-04-08
"Firm, fine tannins are tightly meshed to fleshy black plum and black raspberry fruit flavors in this chewy red. Fresh, with a pleasing range of sweet paprika, mountain herbs, tar and licorice accenting the fruit and playing on the finish. Best from 2028 through 2038."A.N."