“One of the most consistent and affordable reds coming out of Italy.”–Eric Guido, Vinous
- 95% Nerello mascalese, 5% Nerello cappuccio
- Volcanic soil
- Northern slope of Mount Etna, from 600 up to 900 meters above sea level
- 5 to 50-year-old vines
- Temperature controlled fermentation (25-28° C) with spontaneous malolactic fermentation
- Aged in large French oak barrels (10-30 hl) for 16 months of wood aging, plus one month in steel
- Bottled unfiltered
- Annual production on average 11,000 cases
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Rosso
Variety:
Nerello Mascalese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-TTN-03-22 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-04-17
"Made with 98% Nerello Mascalese and 2% Nerello Cappuccio, the Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2022 Etna Rosso is an ample and ambitious production of 160,000 bottles. Fruit from the youngest vines is directed here and is selected from across the estate's holdings on the north-facing side of the volcano, where some of the best vineyards are located. With 14 months in French oak casks, the wine opens to a lean garnet appearance with aromas of pressed violet, cassis and Sicilian blood orange. It ends with balanced freshness over a mid-weight texture and a pop of bright cherry."
Kerin O'Keefe
Score
92
Date
2024-07-01
"Fragrant and refined, the straight Etna Rosso 2022 from Tenuta delle Terre Nere is fantastic, and even more amazing is that this is the firm's entry level red. Made with Nerello Mascalese and a tiny percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, it opens with alluring scents of small red berry, wild herb, hay and spice while the smooth, savory palate features crushed raspberry, wild strawberry and baking spice. A saline tang signals the close while lithe tannins and fresh acidity keep it balanced. Drink through 2029. Abv: 14% Kerin O'Keefe July 2024"
Vinous
Score
92+
Date
2024-06-20
"Incredibly spicy, the 2022 Etna Rosso bursts from the glass with a wild bouquet of cloves and incense, giving way to dried cherries and sage. This is silky-smooth, with cooling acidity lifting its dense core of ripe red berry fruits as crunchy mineral tones resonate throughout. The 2022 finishes impossibly long and staining yet only gently tannic, leaving a lovely air of lavender and cloves that echoes on. Terre Nere continues to raise the bar with their Etna Rosso; it now has its own barrel-aging facility, which has allowed them to keep the wine in barrel between 14 to 16 months."
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2025-02-23
"A fresh red, offering an open-knit, accessible feel. Yet there's focus and length, with integrated flavors of plumped raspberry, plum skin and mineral. Shows a touch of tobacco, with fine, taut tannins. Drink now through 2032. 11,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-10-22
"The brightness, lovely density and focus come through clearly here with an almost pinot sensibility and a long finish. It's polished with fine tannins and a brilliant texture. Mostly grapes from San Lorenzo and Calderara Sottana vineyards. Drink or hold."
2021
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-07-20
2021
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2023-06-12
2020
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-08-12
2020
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-06-23
2020
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2022-09-02
2019
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2021-01-14
2019
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2021-10-11
2019
Wine and Spirits
Score
92
Date
2021-06-01
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2021-10-29