Only two parcels on the estate have resisted the Phylloxera pest. These 130-year-old vines produce a discreet wine with complex aromas of wild flowers, red fruit and noble spices. The elegance of this wine lies in the harmony between concentration, balance and length. A very fine cuvée to be decanted before serving.
Features
Estate
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Cuvée
Prephylloxera
Vintage
2013
Designation
Etna
Region
Italy
Grape varieties
98% Nerello mascalese, 2% Nerello cappuccio
Terroirs
superficial volcanic soils, rich in rocks and traces of volcanic ash. Etna's northern slope at 600m altitude
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 with a mahogany crown
Nose
complex, with notes of wild flowers, red fruit and noble spices
Mouth
concentrated, balanced and elegant. Long finish
Serve
decant at 18-20°C
Open
1h before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2025
Production
3,200 bottles
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with red meat dishes, game, mature cheeses...
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Etna
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2015 guide ) 17/20
About the wine:
Pale ruby. Fragrant red fruit, delicately spicy, with mineral notes. The supple, almost racy palate is mischievous and long. Eye-catching tannins dominate the finish a little at the moment. Elegant and long.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. ROGER B. Published on 24/10/2017
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Note and review by M. SYLVAIN D. Published on 06/06/2016
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