Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Vielles Vignes old Vines Vecchie Vigne 2023
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Aging | Maturation in barriques, tonneaux and large French oak casks (10–30 hl), approximately 20% new wood; bottling after 16–18 months of ageing in wood and 1 month in stainless steel. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Volcanic origin: Contrada Calderara Sottana, northern side of Etna at 600–700 metres altitude
- Varietal composition: 98% Nerello Mascalese and 2% Nerello Cappuccio from ancient vines
- Vinification: Fermentation at 28–30 °C with maceration and spontaneous malolactic fermentation
- Ageing: 16–18 months in French oak barrels followed by 1 month in stainless steel
- Profile: Notes of ripe fruit and spices, ideal with grilled meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Vecchie Vigne by Tenuta delle Terre Nere is a still red wine that expresses the authentic character of Etna. This volcanic blend is created from a combination of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes. It appears a delicate ruby colour with mahogany highlights. The bouquet is intense, dominated by aromas of ripe fruit and spices that precede a structured and full-bodied palate, supported by soft, enveloping tannins. Perfect for enhancing robust flavours, it pairs beautifully with grilled meats, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the historic Calderara Sottana district, located between Randazzo and Castiglione di Sicilia on the northern slope of Etna, at an altitude between 600 and 700 metres. The name refers to the warmth retained by the black volcanic stones, which helps to temper the colder night-time temperatures. The vineyards, cultivated using organic farming, are rooted in an extremely stony soil, shallow and rich in stones. The ancient bush-trained vines benefit from a climate characterised by a marked temperature range between day and night, essential for the perfect aromatic balance of the grapes.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in the first ten days of October, ensuring very low yields in the vineyard. In the winery, alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature and maceration are followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Maturation continues for 16-18 months in French oak barrels, barriques and tonneaux, using about 20% new wood to enrich the tannic structure. This is followed by a brief one-month rest in stainless steel before bottling. To enhance the wine’s evolution in the glass, it is recommended to decant for one hour and serve at a temperature between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius.
History and Curiosities
Located on the slopes of Mount Etna, Tenuta delle Terre Nere is the birthplace of this captivating Etna Rosso. Its prized grapes come from century-old vineyards cultivated on ancient bush-trained terraces. The name Calderara pays homage to the volcanic soil: its black stones absorb the daytime heat and release it during the harsh Etna nights. The result of meticulous organic farming, this prestigious label transforms the volcano's raw energy into a glass of rare elegance, expressing the most authentic and profound essence of Sicily.
Awards
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2023
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.
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2023
96/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2002
- Oenologist: Calogero Statella
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 35
| Name | Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Tenuta delle Terre Nere |
| Story | History and Curiosities Located on the slopes of Mount Etna, Tenuta delle Terre Nere is the birthplace of this captivating Etna Rosso. Its prized grapes come from century-old vineyards cultivated on ancient bush-trained terraces. The name Calderara pays homage to the volcanic soil: its black stones absorb the daytime heat and release it during the harsh Etna nights. The result of meticulous organic farming, this prestigious label transforms the volcano's raw energy into a glass of rare elegance, expressing the most authentic and profound essence of Sicily. |
| Origin | Contrada Calderara, municipality of Randazzo (Catania), northern slope of Mount Etna |
| Climate | Sicilian climate with a marked temperature difference between day and night |
| Soil composition | Volcanic soil, extremely stony, shallow, very rich in coarse fragments (volcanic rock fragments) |
| Cultivation system | Traditional Etna bush vine converted to espalier |
| Yield per hectare | Approximately 5 tonnes per hectare |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature (28-30 °C) with maceration and spontaneous malolactic fermentation; ageing in wood (barriques, tonneaux and large French oak casks) and a brief period in stainless steel before bottling. |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (28-30 °C), with spontaneous malolactic fermentation; fermentation and maceration followed by ageing in wood (barriques, tonneaux and large French oak casks) for 16 8 months and 1 month in stainless steel before bottling. |
| Aging | Maturation in barriques, tonneaux and large French oak casks (10–30 hl), approximately 20% new wood; bottling after 16–18 months of ageing in wood and 1 month in stainless steel. |
| Year production | 300000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |