Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana

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Variety

Nerello Mascalese

Vintage

2023

Size

750ml

Country

Italy

Region

Etna

Region

Sicily

Description

This vineyard is all rock, specifically volcanic pumice, and sits at 600-700m asl in the region of Randazzo. This pumice attracts heat during the day and then emits it to the roots overnight. This is the steepest, hardest, rockiest vineyard and vines are between 50 and 100 years old. Only 3 vineyards on the northern side of the volcano have pure ancient volcanic soils, Bocca D’Orzo, San Lorenzo and Calderara Sottana. Though young by geological standards, this is the oldest type of soil where it is possible to plant in the entire appellation. Wine produced from these soils contain the widest spectrum of flavours, aromas and nuances and can be both aromatic and austere at the same time.

“The 2023 Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana is dreamy, with a perfumed bouquet of rose, violet, smoke and sour citrus. This is wildly energetic and spry, with crisp red berry fruits and crunchy mineral tones that create an amazing tactile feel as sweet spice tones resonate throughout. The 2023 closes down hard through the finish, as expected in its youthful state. A saturation of crushed wild blueberry and lavender fades slowly.” 96+ Points - Eric Guido, Vinous