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Raudonasis sausas
In Calderara Sottana, in a vineyard of about four hectares there are two parcels that have survived the phylloxera. One of them is 0.8 ha. Considering that the phylloxera arrived on Etna in 1881, the vines are therefore over 140 years old, and are ungrafted.
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak barriques, tonneaux. Bottling after 14 months of wood aging and 1 month in steel.
Nose: complex, with notes of wild flowers, red fruits and noble spices
Flavour: concentrated, but also balanced and elegant at the same time, long-lasting pleasure
Serve at 16-18 °C with pasta dishes, meat dishes, semi-hard cheeses.
Tenuta delle Terre Nere is the result of over forty years of passion and work in the world of fine wines. The estate’s philosophy is simple. Given an extreme climate, in order to obtain the best and most consistent ripening, our attention must focus on vineyard management. The finest workmanship in all aspects of viticulture is the first thing that sets producer apart. A work best described as aimed above all at expressing the character of varieties in their specific terroir. The estate is located on the northern slopes of Etna, within the hilly belt that extends between Solicchiata and Randazzo, historically the area historically recognized as the finest in the appellation for fine red wines. The estate consists of approximately 45 hectares divided into 29 plots and in nine Contradas (crus). The soils differ very much from cru to cru, and even within the crus themselves. The same is true of the altitudes, our vineyards ranging between 600 and 1000 meters above sea level. With the exception of about 7 recently planted hectares, the rest are between 50 and 100 years old. Less than one hectare has reached the venerable age of over 140 years, surviving the phylloxera, and is therefore ungrafted.
