2021 Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Calderara Sottana Etna Bianco

It's easy to underestimate the impact the wines of Mount Etna have had over the last 10 years. From near obscurity, to now being some of the most highly sought after wines of Italy, led in part from producers such as Tenuta delle Terre Nere. The winery is owned by the widely acclaimed Marco De Grazia who is one of the winemakers responsible for bringing the wines of Etna to prominence on the world stage.
A rare bottling of 100% Carricante hailing from the famed Calderara Sottana cru vineyard. The wine is barrel fermented and aged in large oak barrels. This is a late blooming wine of unusual complexity and great longevity, which will reward you for your patience.

Other Reviews....
This is a complex and intense white with aromas of smoked almonds, grilled herbs, lemons, dried pineapple, flint and charcoal. Tense and textured, with vibrant acidity. Dry and subtly smoky. From organically grown grapes. 100% carricante with 10 months in barrel. Drink or hold.
94 points
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