- 100% Nerello Mascalese
- In front of the cellar at Terre Nere within the Calderara Sottana vineyards are two parcels that have survived phylloxera (0.8 ha total)
- Soil type: volcanic, shallow, rich in rocks, traces of ash
- Northern slope of Mount Etna, 600 meters a.s.l.
- Extremely low yield (4-5 tons per ha)
- Alcoholic fermentation under controlled temperature (28-30° C)
- Spontaneous malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barriques, tonneaux for 16-18 months of wood aging and 1 month in steel
- Annual production: 245 9L cases
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Rosso
Variety:
Nerello Mascalese
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-TTN-40-21 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Decanter
Score
97
Date
2023-10-31
"From two parcels of pre-phylloxera vines (over 140 years old) within the estate's rocky four-hectare vineyard in Calderara Sottana, this wine was first bottled in the 2006 vintage after Marco De Grazia decided to vinify these ancient, ungrafted vines separately. Dusty and spicy with just a hint of orange peel overlaying some deep, dark berry scents, in the mouth it has a beautiful expression of sweet, concentrated balsam-laced red and black fruits showing levity and balance on a soft palate. There's floral depth to find here, given focus by the bright acidity, while the fine tannins cradle the succulent, joyous fruit. Persistent and vibrant."
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2023-07-20
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2023-10-25