2024 Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso

Delicious red fruits with wonderful energy, muscular tannins and a chiselled feel carved across the long finish.

It's easy to underestimate the impact the wines of Mount Etna have had over the last 10 years. From near obscurity, to now being some of the most highly sought after wines of Italy, led in part from producers such as Tenuta delle Terre Nere. The winery is owned by the widely acclaimed Marco De Grazia who is one of the winemakers responsible for bringing the wines of Etna to prominence on the world stage.
The red wines of Etna, produced from predominantly Nerello Mascalese, are often compared to a variety marrying the traits of Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir. Terre Nere take their wines a step further than most, and highlight the cru vineyards of the region with wines made at varying altitudes, along with vines planted on the pure Ellittico lava flow terroir. These delicate, perfumed, and intense wines translate the soil and season like few other wines in the world, and with demand far outweighing supply they are now increasingly hard to secure.
Dark red core with black toned edges and a red to dark red hue. Fragrant red currant, red liquorice and Mediterranean herb scents sail out of the glass trailed by some volcanic rock, earthy incense and spice notes. Concentrated and richly fruited yet elegant, fresh and structured, the mid weighted palate is awash with juicy morello cherry, red currant and red liquorice flavours. Muscular tannins with infusions of crushed rock, Mediterranean herbs, subtle incense and spice lending further intrigue. Wonderfully energetic with a chiselled feel carved across the long, red fruited finish.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%