Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna Rosso San Lorenzo 2023
Other years:
2022| 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 | Spontaneous malolactic fermentation and maturation in barriques, tonneaux and large French oak casks (10-30 hl) (20% new wood). Bottling after 16-18 months of ageing in wood and 1 month of ageing in stainless steel. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Grape varieties and vintage: Etna DOC 2023, 98% Nerello Mascalese and 2% Nerello Cappuccio
- Volcanic terroir: Contrada San Lorenzo in Randazzo, 700–750 metres, on ash and black pumice
- Vinification: fermentation at 28–30 °C and spontaneous malolactic fermentation for a balanced sip
- Ageing: 16–18 months in French oak (20% new) followed by 1 month in steel
- Awards: 98 points James Suckling, 97 points Vinous; ageing potential of 10–15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Etna Rosso San Lorenzo from Tenuta delle Terre Nere is a Sicilian red wine with a structured character. This blend of native grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, offers a full and complex sip. Soft tannins accompany aromas of ripe fruit and morello cherry, combined with sweet spices. Its volcanic soul is expressed in a vibrant mineral note with a well-integrated touch of oak.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in Contrada San Lorenzo in Randazzo, located on the northern slope of Mount Etna. Here, at an altitude between 700 and 750 metres, significant temperature variations enhance the aromatic precision of the clusters. The roots sink into volcanic ash soils, enriched with black pumice and rock, creating a draining matrix essential for defining the wine's taste. The vines, cultivated using a bush-trained system converted to espalier, maintain low yields to ensure a perfect balance between structure and tension. This rigorous terroir, rich in volcanic materials, gives the wine its unmistakable and profound territorial identity.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place in the first ten days of October. Vinification begins with temperature-controlled fermentation, kept between 28 and 30°C, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation which defines the wine's flavour profile. Maturation lasts for 16-18 months in French oak barrels of various sizes, using a moderate proportion of new wood to impart subtle boisé notes without overpowering the fruit. A final month in stainless steel further refines the profile, preserving freshness and the mineral matrix before bottling.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2002, Tenuta delle Terre Nere enhances the authenticity of the northern slope of Etna through rigorous organic farming, certified since 2010. Among the estate’s 35 hectares, the Contrada San Lorenzo in Randazzo stands out, where oenologist Calogero Statella creates a masterpiece of elegance. The 2023 vintage of this exceptional Etna DOC masterfully expresses the volcanic terroir, reaching heights of excellence confirmed by 98 points from James Suckling and 97 from Vinous. A vibrant and long-lived tribute to prestigious Sicilian viticulture.
Awards
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2023
98/100
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
97/100
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 San Lorenzo 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red 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 Founded in 2002, Tenuta delle Terre Nere enhances the authenticity of the northern slope of Etna through rigorous organic farming, certified since 2010. Among the estate’s 35 hectares, the Contrada San Lorenzo in Randazzo stands out, where oenologist Calogero Statella creates a masterpiece of elegance. The 2023 vintage of this exceptional Etna DOC masterfully expresses the volcanic terroir, reaching heights of excellence confirmed by 98 points from James Suckling and 97 from Vinous. A vibrant and long-lived tribute to prestigious Sicilian viticulture. |
| Origin | Contrada San Lorenzo, municipality of Randazzo (Catania), northern slope of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy |
| Soil composition | Volcanic ash with black pumice and volcanic rock |
| Cultivation system | Traditional Etnean bush converted to espalier |
| Yield per hectare | 5 tonnes/ha |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28–30 °C |
| Production technique | Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (28-30 °C) with spontaneous malolactic fermentation; maturation for 16 8 months in French oak (barriques, tonneaux and large casks, 20% new wood) and subsequent passage of 1 month in stainless steel before bottling |
| Wine making | Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (28–30 °C), followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation; ageing for 16–18 months in French oak (barrique, tonneaux and large casks, 20% new wood) and then a further month in stainless steel before bottling. |
| Aging | Spontaneous malolactic fermentation and maturation in barriques, tonneaux and large French oak casks (10-30 hl) (20% new wood). Bottling after 16 8 months of ageing in wood and 1 month of ageing in stainless steel. |
| Total acidity | 5.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |