Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2024

2024 is shaping up in our tastings to be a banner year in Sicily, which is a welcome change from the challenges of 2023. The nose is excellent with a core of pomegranate, cocoa nib, cranberries, amaro-like bitter orange, dried cherry, black pepper, and a beguiling volcanic minerality. The palate is just shy of moderate in weight with a mix of amaro like spices balanced by a mix of red and black fruits. - D&M TASTING NOTES (MK, 12/2025)

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

"One of the most consistent and affordable reds coming out of Italy.” – ERIC GUIDO, VINOUS MEDIA

DISTRIBUTOR NOTES:

OVERVIEW: “The Terre Nere vineyards are located at extremely high altitudes - 2100' to 2900' above sea level. The hot sun, cool breeze and cold nights make Terre Nere wines extroadinarily fine and elegant. A brilliant cohesion of craft, skill and deliciousness!”

QUICK FACTS:

VARIETALS: 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio
SOIL: Volcanic
EXPOSURE: Northern slope of Mount Etna, from 600 up to 900 meters above sea level
VINE AGE: 5 to 50-year-old vines
FERMENTATION: Temperature controlled fermentation (25-28° C) with spontaneous malolactic fermentation
AGING: Aged in large French oak barrels (10-30 hl) for 16 months of wood aging, plus one month in steel
AVERAGE ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 11,000 cases