Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna Bianco Superiore 2023
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barriques for 10 months, followed by bottle ageing for 8 months. |
- Alcohol content: 13% vol; still white wine Etna DOC Bianco Superiore Salice 2023
- Grape variety: 100% Carricante from Tenuta delle Terre Nere, vibrant and mineral
- Terroir: volcanic soils of Etna, bush-trained vineyards between 600 and 900 metres
- Flavour profile: floral and spicy notes, citrus, green apple and a persistent finish
- Pairings: aged in oak, serve at 10–12 °C with fish, shellfish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Etna Bianco Superiore Salice by Terre Nere is a still white wine that expresses the authentic soul of the Carricante grape variety. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour with golden highlights, revealing a complex aromatic profile characterised by floral and spicy notes. On the palate, it boasts an intense structure, supported by a vibrant freshness and a crisp acidity reminiscent of citrus fruits and green apple. The pronounced mineral imprint leads the tasting towards a persistent finish. This wine pairs beautifully with refined seafood dishes, vegetarian recipes and mature cheeses, also demonstrating an excellent aptitude for ageing.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Sicily, at an altitude between 600 and 900 metres, in the Etna territories of Randazzo, Castiglione di Sicilia, Biancavilla and Milo. The vines sink their roots into volcanic soils that give the sip a distinctive savoury tension. The viticulture follows the alberello system, an ideal technique to ensure limited yields and optimal aromatic ripening. The Terre Nere winery operates in accordance with strict organic practices, safeguarding the balance of the volcano's ecosystem to faithfully transfer the essence of the territory into every glass.
How it is produced
Following the October harvest, the bunches undergo a brief cold maceration, followed by gentle pressing and static decantation to preserve the integrity of the aromas. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, preceding the malolactic fermentation, which brings roundness and balance. The wine then matures in French oak barrels for ten months, with a further resting period of eight months. This careful production process enhances its finesse and complexity, defining an elegant structure and a pleasant freshness.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2002, Tenuta delle Terre Nere cultivates historic bush-trained vineyards on the volcanic soils of Etna. In this terroir, Salice 2023 comes to life, an elegant Etna Bianco Superiore DOC made exclusively from Carricante grapes. Led by oenologist Calogero Statella, the winery has boasted organic certification since 2010. The vines are harvested at the beginning of October to capture the authentic soul of Sicily.
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 Superiore Salice 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2002, Tenuta delle Terre Nere cultivates historic bush-trained vineyards on the volcanic soils of Etna. In this terroir, Salice 2023 comes to life, an elegant Etna Bianco Superiore DOC made exclusively from Carricante grapes. Led by oenologist Calogero Statella, the winery has boasted organic certification since 2010. The vines are harvested at the beginning of October to capture the authentic soul of Sicily. |
| Origin | Municipalities of Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia, Biancavilla and Milo (CT) |
| Soil composition | Volcanic |
| Cultivation system | Traditional bush vine |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | First days of October |
| Production technique | Traditional white vinification with brief cold maceration, gentle pressing, static decantation and alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels; malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barriques, followed by bottle ageing. |
| Wine making | Traditional white vinification with brief cold maceration (8 0 °C), gentle pressing, static decantation and alcoholic fermentation in French oak barrels; malolactic fermentation and maturation/ageing in French oak barriques for 10 months followed by bottle ageing for 8 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation and maturation in French oak barriques for 10 months, followed by bottle ageing for 8 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |