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Tenuta delle Terre Nere

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James Suckling - 99 points

2024

Tenuta delle Terre Nere is a renowned winery located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. With over forty years of experience in the fine wine industry, the estate is dedicated to producing wines that purely express the refined and multifaceted microcosm of the Etna region.


Tenuta delle Terre Nere practices organic farming, emphasizing meticulous vineyard care to achieve ideal ripening conditions. This approach ensures that minimal intervention is needed in the cellar, allowing the inherent qualities of the grapes and their specific microclimates to shine through in the wines.


The winery is particularly noted for its production of Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco wines, primarily utilizing indigenous grape varieties such as Nerello Mascalese and Carricante. Among their esteemed vineyards is a parcel in Contrada Calderara Sottana, home to vines over 140 years old that survived the phylloxera epidemic, offering a unique expression of the Nerello Mascalese grape.