Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna Bianco 2023
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto Bianco Comune, 5% Grecanico Dorato, 5% Minnella Bianca |
| Aging | Fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks for at least 5 months; bottled when ready. |
- Wine and vintage: Etna Bianco DOC 2023 organic still, 12.5% vol
- Native grape varieties: 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto, Grecanico and Minnella
- Tasting profile: dry, fresh and savoury, with pronounced volcanic minerality
- Vinification in steel: gentle pressing, fermentation at 13–15 °C, 5 months in steel
- Pairings and serving: ideal with fish and shellfish; serve at 10–12 °C, 92 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Etna Bianco by Terre Nere is a still organic wine that expresses the essence of the Etna region through a blend of Carricante, Catarratto, Grecanico and Minnella grapes. On the nose, it reveals elegant notes of white flowers, linden, citrus and green apple. On the palate, it is dry and juicy, supported by a lively freshness and a deep mineral vein. The silky texture perfectly balances the agility on the palate, offering a harmonious and bright drink, ideal for enhancing light starters, shellfish and refined seafood dishes.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the northern slope of Mount Etna, from soils composed of the characteristic black earth that imparts a pronounced volcanic minerality to the glass. The vineyards are cultivated between six hundred and nine hundred metres above sea level, in the municipalities of Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia. The intense mountain temperature variations favour a clear and precise aromatic development. The grape selection takes place in three renowned crus, Guardiola, Calderara and Feudo di Mezzo, whose micro-terroirs define a vertical character, strongly distinctive and rooted in the unique climate of the area.
How it is produced
The rigour of meticulous organic farming guides the harvest, which takes place in the first ten days of October. The white vinification begins with gentle pressing and subsequent static cold settling of the must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, preserving the delicate original aromatic profile. The wine then matures through ageing in steel for at least five months, a technique that maintains its innate lively taste and delivers a dry, clean and vibrantly pure profile.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2002 by Marc de Grazia, Tenuta delle Terre Nere is located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, enhancing old vineyards in volcanic micro-territories comparable to those of Burgundy. The elegant Etna Bianco was first produced in 2005 from historic native grapes grown in the crus of Guardiola, Calderara and Feudo di Mezzo, which were once interspersed with rows of red grapes. Entirely dedicated to organic farming, the winery expresses in the glass the unmistakable minerality of that precious “black earth” from which its profound winemaking history originates.
Awards
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2023
92/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2002
- Oenologist: Calogero Statella
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 35
| Name | Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 70% Carricante, 20% Catarratto Bianco Comune, 5% Grecanico Dorato, 5% Minnella Bianca |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tenuta delle Terre Nere |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2002 by Marc de Grazia, Tenuta delle Terre Nere is located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, enhancing old vineyards in volcanic micro-territories comparable to those of Burgundy. The elegant Etna Bianco was first produced in 2005 from historic native grapes grown in the crus of Guardiola, Calderara and Feudo di Mezzo, which were once interspersed with rows of red grapes. Entirely dedicated to organic farming, the winery expresses in the glass the unmistakable minerality of that precious "black earth" from which its profound winemaking history originates. |
| Origin | Northern slope of Mount Etna, in the municipalities of Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania), in the crus of Guardiola, Calderara and Feudo di Mezzo |
| Climate | Volcanic |
| Soil composition | Volcanic |
| Cultivation system | Trellised bush vine |
| Yield per hectare | 6–7 tonnes/ha |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 13–15 °C |
| Fermentation | At least 5 months |
| Production technique | White vinification with soft pressing, cold static decanting, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (13–15 °C) and ageing in stainless steel for at least 5 months |
| Wine making | Vinification in white with gentle pressing, cold static decantation, alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperature (13 5 °C) |
| Aging | Fermented and matured in stainless steel tanks for at least 5 months; bottled when ready. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |