Tenuta delle Terre Nere - Etna Calderara Sottana Rosso 2017
Tenuta delle Terre Nere is located in Randazzo, Sicily. The estate is cultivating vineyards on the slopes of Mount Etnasince 2002. It has grown to encompass almost 55 hectares, divided into 24 parcels in six crus, with a total vineyard surface of 27 hectares in production and 7 hectares in breeding. All of Terre Nere's vineyards are farmed organically, with a certification since 2010, and have been since the winery was established. Terre Nere's vineyards range from 600 to 1000 metres above sea level, and are planted on steep slopes. The steepest gradients are closely terraced and need to be worked entirely manually. Many vines are approaching 100 years old and one parcel is more than 130, and was planted before the phylloxera epidemic of the late 19th century. Tenuta delle Terre Nere owns vineyards in six crus: Calderara Sottana, San Lorenzo, Bocca d’Orzo, Santo Spirito, Guardiola, and Feudo di Mezzo.
Calderara Sottana is a Grand Cru made from Nerello Mascalese (98%) and Nerello Cappucio (2%), from vines between 50 and 100 years-old. Ageing is made in large French oak barriques for 16 to 18 months, then 1 month in steel before bottling.
The weather was very hot and dry in 2017, producing powerful wines with generally high alcohol levels, but the natural acidity of Nerello Mascalese helps to maintain balance.
Grape varieties: 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappucio
Purchase limited to 1 bottle
