"When we taste the Guardiola 2013, our thoughts wander to the immense beauty of this vineyard. It's probably one of the most beautiful sites we've had the honor of visiting in Italy. This otherworldly beauty - with volcanic stone walls, pre-phylloxera vines, cherry trees and wildflowers with little shrines to Madonna poking their noses into the vines - is etched in our memories. Guardiola is one of my favorite Etnans. It expresses itself in a firm, sophisticated way, with notes of blackcurrant supported by a beautiful minerality and hints of dried flowers. The tannins are firm and drying. This vintage far exceeds our expectations." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Cuvée
Guardiola
Vintage
2013
Designation
Etna
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
98% Nerello mascalese, 2% Nerello cappuccio
Terroirs
volcanic soils: a mixture of sand, pumice and volcanic ash
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
ruby color with orange highlights
Nose
complex with balsamic notes (wild Mediterranean herbs)
Mouth
Elegant, straightforward. Tannic structure. More nervous than robust.
Serve
at 18-20°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Production
5,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with braised meats, game, beefsteak...
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2015 guide) 93-95/100 (Extraordinary wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
When tasting Guardiola 2013, our thoughts wander to the immense beauty of this vineyard. It's probably one of the most beautiful sites we've had the honor of visiting in Italy. This otherworldly beauty - with volcanic stone walls, pre-phylloxera vines, cherry trees and wildflowers with little shrines to Madonna poking their noses into the vines - is etched in our memories. Guardiola is one of my favorite Etnans. It expresses itself in a firm, sophisticated way, with notes of blackcurrant supported by a beautiful minerality and hints of dried flowers. The tannins are firm and drying. This vintage far exceeds our expectations.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2015 guide ) 17/20
About the wine:
Pale ruby. Mineral nose with spices and cherry in the background. Concentrated and elegant, with waves of tannin. Allow to age for another year before enjoying.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. ROGER B. Published on 06/12/2016
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