Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna Bianco Cuvee delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in barrel for 10 months followed by bottle ageing for 8 months. |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Wine and alcohol content: Organic Etna DOC White 2024, 13% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Grapes: 100% Carricante, bush-trained, grown at 600–650 metres on the northern slope
- Terroir: Contrada Calderara Sottana, Randazzo; volcanic soils rich in stones and gravel
- Vinification: Cold maceration between 8 and 10°C, fermentation in French oak barrels
- Profile and pairings: Floral and spicy notes, freshness and savouriness; ideal with fish, white meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine is it
Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvee delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana is an organic white wine produced in Sicily by Tenuta delle Terre Nere, made entirely from Carricante grapes. In the glass, it displays a bright straw yellow colour, enhanced by elegant golden hues. The sensory profile is complex and structured, characterised by distinct floral and spicy notes. On the palate, it reveals an intense and full body, supported by deep savouriness and vibrant freshness. Thanks to its harmonious balance, this Etna wine pairs perfectly with fish dishes, white meats, vegetarian courses and mature cheeses.
Where does it come from
The vines take root in the volcanic terroir on the northern slope of Etna, specifically within the Contrada Calderara Sottana, in the Randazzo area. In this particular pedoclimatic context, the vineyards are situated at an altitude between 600 and 650 metres above sea level. The plants are cultivated using the alberello system, fully respecting the principles of organic farming. The extremely stony soils, shallow and rich in stones, impart a pronounced savoury character to the wine, precisely defining its identity and aromatic structure.
How is it produced
Harvesting takes place at the beginning of October. The vinification process involves a brief cold maceration, followed by gentle pressing and static decantation. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, where the wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation. The character of the wine is refined during a ten-month maturation in barrels. A further bottle ageing of eight months completes the production process, ensuring the ideal integration of every organoleptic component.
History and Curiosities
Originating from the Calderara Sottana district, this fine organic Etna DOC from Tenuta delle Terre Nere expresses the authentic soul of the volcanic terroir. Made from pure Carricante grapes grown as bush vines at an altitude of 600 metres, the wine captivates with its intense, fresh and savoury sip, enhanced by elegant floral and spicy notes. The slow maturation in French oak barrels for ten months gives exceptional structure to this golden cuvée, whose prestige is sealed by 94 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2024
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2002
- Oenologist: Calogero Statella
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 35
| Name | Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvee delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tenuta delle Terre Nere |
| Story | History and Curiosities Originating from the Calderara Sottana district, this fine organic Etna DOC from Tenuta delle Terre Nere expresses the authentic soul of the volcanic terroir. Made from pure Carricante grapes grown as bush vines at an altitude of 600 metres, the wine captivates with its intense, fresh and savoury sip, enhanced by elegant floral and spicy notes. The slow maturation in French oak barrels for ten months gives exceptional structure to this golden cuvée, whose prestige is sealed by 94 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Contrada Calderara (Calderara Sottana), municipality of Randazzo (Catania), Sicily |
| Climate | Northern slope of Mount Etna, from 600 to 650 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Volcanic, extremely stony, shallow, very rich in coarse fragments |
| Cultivation system | Traditional bush vine |
| Yield per hectare | 6 tonnes per hectare |
| Harvest | Primi giorni di ottobre |
| Fermentation temperature | 8 0 °C |
| Production technique | Traditional white vinification with brief cold maceration, gentle pressing, static decantation and alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels |
| Wine making | Traditional white vinification with a brief cold maceration (8 0 °C), gentle pressing, static decantation and alcoholic fermentation in 5 and 10 hl French oak barrels. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in barrel for 10 months followed by bottle ageing for 8 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |