Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna Bianco Cuvee delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 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. |
- Volcanic origin: Contrada Calderara, northern side of Etna at 600–650 m, soils rich in stones
- Organic Carricante: intense, fresh and savoury flavour, with a silky and enveloping texture
- Aromas and colour: straw yellow with golden highlights, floral and spicy notes
- Vinification and wood: cold maceration at 8–10 °C, fermentation in French oak
- Ageing and pairings: 10 months in barrel and 8 in bottle; ideal with fish and white meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Etna Bianco Cuvee delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana, Denomination of Controlled Origin from Tenuta delle Terre Nere, is produced on the slopes of the volcano from Carricante grapes. In the glass, it reveals a bright straw yellow colour, enhanced by elegant golden reflections. The aromatic profile opens with a floral and spicy bouquet, introducing a sip that blends lively freshness with pronounced savouriness. On the palate, it expresses itself with intensity and richness, distinguished by a silky texture and enveloping vanilla notes that lead to a long and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the northern side of the volcano, specifically from the renowned Contrada Calderara in the municipality of Randazzo. The vineyards are cultivated using the traditional bush vine system at an altitude between 600 and 650 metres above sea level. The vines sink their roots into an extremely stony volcanic soil, shallow and rich in stones. These specific pedoclimatic conditions, combined with a low yield and harvesting in the first days of October, allow for bunches that give the wine its unmistakable savoury and essential character.
How it is produced
The vinification process involves gentle pressing, followed by a brief cold maceration at a controlled temperature and static decantation of the must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, where the wine also undergoes malolactic fermentation and rests for ten months. A further eight months of bottle ageing completes its evolution, giving it structure and elegance.
Awards
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2023
94/100
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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 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tenuta delle Terre Nere |
| Origin | Contrada Calderara, municipality of Randazzo (CT) |
| Climate | Northern slope of Mount Etna, from 600 to 650 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Volcanic, extremely stony, shallow, very rich in rock fragments. |
| Cultivation system | Traditional bush vine |
| Yield per hectare | 6 tonnes per hectare |
| Harvest | First days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 8 0 °C |
| Production technique | Vinificazione in bianco tradizionale con breve macerazione a freddo (8 0 °C), pressatura soffice, decantazione statica e fermentazione alcolica in botti di rovere francese |
| 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 |