TASTING  NOTES

A top-shelf expression (with only 6,000 bottles produced). The 2016 vintage shows the power and the might of Etna viticulture with the delicate grace and elegance that identifies these unique wines. This expression is expansive and generous—but in an unexpected way. The palate is streamlined and focused, yet those fine nuances of wild berry, spice, ash and rose are wide-ranging and very long in persistence.

Serving temperature:  18-20ºC

Ageing potential:  19 years

THE WINERY

Tenuta delle Terre Nere is the fruit of over 30 years of passion and work in the world of fine wine.And an extraordinary location, as well - this "island within an island" that is the Etna. All of the wines are produced from local varieties, and all are D.O.C. Etna.

VINEYARDS

Тhe estate is located in the northern slopes of the volcano, with vineyards between the village of Solicchiata and the town of Randazzo, the area historically recognized as the finest in the appellation for fine red wines. The grapes for this wine come from vines at 600 meters height slopes, with volcanic soils. Тhe vines are previous to the phylloxera plague happened in late 1800.

VINIFICATION

Harvest in the second decade of October. fermentation in stainless steel vats at temperature between 28-30° C. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation.

Ageing: 16-18 months in French oak barriques

FOOD PAIRING

Red meats, game, seasoned cheese