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Red dry
The wine is made from a single vineyard – Bocca d'Orzo. The Sicilian epithet "dagala" means "island," or in wine language – the equivalent of Clos. Soil: deep volcanic with a small amount of stones. Exposure: the northern slope of Mount Etna, 800 m above sea level. Average vine age: 70 to 80 years. Alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature (28–30°C). Spontaneous malolactic fermentation and ageing of 16–18 months were carried out in large French oak barrels and 1 month in steel tanks. The wine is rich, with a penetrating bouquet of ripe fruits and spices, with a structured, complex body and a sensation of soft tannins. Very limited production – 800 bottles per year.
Serve at 16–18 °C with tuna tartare, beef carpaccio, pizza, cured ham or cheeses.
Abundantly aromatic, with medicinal herb and spice notes, this lively red offers a mix of ripe red currant, black raspberry and orange peel fruit, plus a fine frame of creamy-edged tannins that provide good tension. Expressive and well-integrated, with a lasting, minerally finish. Drink now through 2030. 66 cases made, 30 cases imported.
What a nose! Red cherry, blueberry, crushed thyme, wild rosemary and iron. Medium-bodied with fantastic subtlety and nuance. Fine, silky tannins are wrapped in lovely ripe fruit. So attune to itself. Even-keeled and long, with mineral complexity that coats the palate. From organically grown grapes. 1,700 bottles only. Best after 2025.
Tenuta delle Terre Nere is a prestigious Sicilian estate located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, at 600–1,000 meters above sea level, near the town of Randazzo. Founded in 2002 by renowned Italian wine ambassador Marco de Grazia, it quickly became one of the most recognized wineries dedicated to expressing this unique terroir. The volcanic soils, rich in minerals, give the wines their distinctive character, while organic practices and meticulous handwork ensure authenticity and the highest quality.
Tenuta delle Terre Nere wines are celebrated for their elegance, finesse, and minerality, often described as Burgundy-style wines from Sicily.
Red wines – made primarily from ‘Nerello Mascalese’ with a small proportion of ‘Nerello Cappuccio’. They reveal expressive red fruit aromas, subtle notes of spice and herbs, silky tannins, and a mineral-driven, long-lasting finish. Often compared to ‘Pinot Noir’ for their structure and aromatic profile.
White wines – based on ‘Carricante’, stand out for their freshness, citrus and white flower notes, refined minerality, and precise acidity.
One of the estate’s greatest strengths is its “cru” philosophy. Tenuta delle Terre Nere was among the first in Etna to vinify single-vineyard wines. Each cru has a unique character and expression: Calderara Sottana, Feudo di Mezzo, Guardiola, San Lorenzo, Santo Spirito, among others. These sites showcase Etna’s extraordinary soil diversity and allow the creation of highly refined and complex wines.
Tenuta delle Terre Nere wines are matured with a delicate use of oak, enriching structure without overshadowing the terroir’s authenticity. Etna Rosso and Etna Bianco are best enjoyed young, when their fruit and freshness are most vibrant. The estate’s cru red wines, however, possess significant aging potential—over time they become increasingly complex, revealing the full depth and refinement of Etna’s terroir.
