"Santo Spirito 2013 is an abundant and enriched expression of Etna's volcanic slopes. Santo Spirito is located in Passopisciaro, in the heart of Etna's best production areas. This sublime wine has a dark garnet color, with purple and ruby highlights. Crisp notes of wild berries, cranberry, red rose and black stone characterize the texture on the palate. 2013 was a difficult vintage, with slow and heterogeneous ripening of the grapes for many producers. Marco De Grazia naturally controlled the harvest date to ensure that his fruit was picked at optimum ripeness." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Cuvée
Santo Spirito
Vintage
2013
Designation
Etna
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
98% Nerello mascalese, 2% Nerello cappuccio
Terroirs
deep, soft, dark soils, rich in volcanic ash. North face of Mount Etna, 700-750m above sea level
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
fermentation in temperature-controlled vats at 28-30°C
Breeding
16-18 months in French barrels, then 1 month in vats
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense ruby color
Nose
intense, complex, very feminine, richly floral
Mouth
ample, silky. Creamy persistence.
Serve
at 18-20°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2020
Production
9,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
to enjoy with beef stew, creamy soup, a selection of mature cheeses, etc.
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2015 guide) 92-94/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Santo Spirito 2013 is an abundant and enriched expression of Etna's volcanic slopes. Santo Spirito is located in Passopisciaro, in the heart of Etna's best production areas. This sublime wine has a dark garnet color, with purple and ruby highlights. Crisp notes of wild berries, cranberry, red rose and black stone characterize the texture on the palate. 2013 was a difficult vintage, with slow and heterogeneous ripening of the grapes for many producers. Marco De Grazia naturally controlled the harvest date to ensure that his fruit was picked at optimum ripeness.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2015 guide ) 17/20
About the wine:
Pale ruby with orange crown. An attractive nose with cherry notes and an exotic, spicy aspect. Racy red fruit with a firm structure. Wonderful depth and length.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.7/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PAUL B. Published on 28/01/2023
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Note and review by M. CHRISTIAN B. Published on 29/06/2017
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Note and review by M. ROGER B. Published on 17/09/2016
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