Darkly alluring and youthfully backward, the 2022 Etna Rosso Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino Calderara Sottana smolders up with a blend of sweet spices, dusty violets and ash, giving way to dried black cherries, sage and cloves. This is velvety yet finessed, with a polished wave of ripe red and blue fruit that flows across a juicy stream of acidity. Hints of sour citrus add contrast toward the close. It finishes remarkably fresh and energetic, still tannic but lively, as crunchy tannins resonate and an air of lavender slowly fades. This is an elegant and genuinely harmonious edition of this cuvée. Simply stunning. - Eric Guido, Vinous 96/100

Product Notes

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Prephylloxera is an exquisite, critically acclaimed Italian wine, originating from Etna, Sicily. Grown in volcanic soil, this red wine offers a captivating blend of red berry, crunchy cherry, wild strawberry, and spice notes with subtle undertones of mineral and ash. It unveils its true complexity through structured tannins and a crisp, long finish. Crafted from pre-phylloxera vines, over a century old, the wine shares a rich past encapsulated within each bottle. This is indeed a wondrous testament to Sicilian winemaking, elegant and poised, maintaining balance of richness and refreshment.

About the Winery

Nestled in the notably picturesque foothills of Mount Etna, lies the exceptional Tenuta delle Terre Nere winery. Enveloped by the raw, natural beauty of Sicily, the winery is a celebration of the rich soils and characteristic landscapes of Sicilian vineyards.

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