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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, mineral
Palate: red cherry, light tannin, fresh herbs, saline
The estate Etna Rosso represents the breadth of Terre Nere's north-slope holdings: an approachable, everyday expression of Nerello Mascalese with cherry freshness and volcanic minerality.
What it pairs with
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Pizza Margherita
Classic Sicilian everyday pairing; the wine's cherry freshness matches tomato perfectly. -
Grilled sausages with fennel seed
The wine's herb notes and light body complement without overpowering the fennel. -
Insalata di arancine
Light body and bright acidity cut through fried rice balls.
How to serve Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pizza Margherita, Grilled sausages with fennel seed, Insalata di arancine. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The entry-level estate Etna Rosso was the first wine released by Tenuta delle Terre Nere on its founding in 2002, blending fruit from across the north-slope holdings. As the single-contrada range expanded, the estate red became the accessible introduction to the Terre Nere terroir philosophy.
- 2002: First vintage produced as the inaugural Terre Nere release
Facts
- Producer
- Tenuta delle Terre Nere · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%)
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €22-35 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso
What does Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso taste like?
On the nose, cherry, raspberry, dried herbs, mineral. On the palate, red cherry, light tannin, fresh herbs, saline. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a clean, medium length finish. The estate Etna Rosso represents the breadth of Terre Nere's north-slope holdings: an approachable, everyday expression of Nerello Mascalese with cherry freshness and volcanic minerality.
When should I drink Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso?
Pizza Margherita is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled sausages with fennel seed and Insalata di arancine. Classic Sicilian everyday pairing; the wine's cherry freshness matches tomato perfectly.
What grapes are in Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%). The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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