COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Carricante
PRODUCER
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco Calderara Sottana is a white wine from the Etna DOC Bianco appellation in Sicily, Italy. It is made exclusively from the Carricante grape, grown on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in the Calderara Sottana cru. The producer, Tenuta delle Terre Nere, founded by Marco de Grazia, focuses on expressing the unique volcanic terroir through organic farming and minimal intervention. The estate's vineyards are situated at high altitudes on ancient, stony volcanic soils, with vines ranging from 50 to 100 years old. This wine is recognized for its purity and minerality, reflecting the distinctive environment of Mount Etna, where white wines constitute a small percentage of the overall production.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€45
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Etna's white wines make up only about 4% of the region's total production.
Fact 02
Vines for this wine are between 50 and 100 years old.
Fact 03
The Calderara Sottana cru is known for its particularly stony volcanic soils.
Fact 04
The wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco Calderara Sottana involves fermentation in a mix of stainless steel, neutral oak, and barrique. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for nine months, primarily in French oak. The estate emphasizes organic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar, aiming to preserve the purity and distinct character derived from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna. Low yields are maintained to ensure quality expression from the old vines.
