Tenuta delle Terre Nere Prephylloxera ‘La Vigna di Don Peppino’ Calderara Sottana Rosso Etna
Grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese.
Vinification: Traditional vinification with temperature control (28-30°C). Spontaneous malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
Aging: 14 months in French oak barrels and tonneaux.
Colour: Soft ruby red with brownish reflections.
Aroma: Complex, with notes of wild flowers, red fruits and spices.
Flavour: Well-structured, elegant and sophisticated. Hints of dark chocolate and orange, with fine, silky tannins.
Serve: 16 to 18⁰
Consumption: Immediate or storage.
Harmonisation: Carnes vermelhas e brancas, caça e queijos curados.
Producer: Tenuta della Terre Nere
Enology: Marco de Grazia
Classification: Italian Wines – Sicily – Etna
Awards and Notes:
- Jancis Roninson – 17,5/20 (2021)
- James Suckling – 95/100 (2021)
- Robert Parker – 95/100 (2021)
- Kerin Okeefe – 96/100 (2021)
- Vinous – 95/100 (2021)
- Wine Spectator – 95/100 (2021)
- Falstaff – 96/100 (2021)
