Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2008
Posted By Joel on July 9, 2010
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2008
Seats in the upright position, please.
Buckle safety belts low around your waist.
Taxi to runway for take-off.
And then…the incredible lightness of flight.
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2008 is so about lightness of being that you may need a boarding pass to experience it 
The estate of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, owned by Marc de Grazie [ yes, the US fine wine importer ] and located on the north side of Sicily’s Mount Etna, represents an area of Sicily set to redefine the thinking of anyone who believes that words like complex and finesse are incongruous with Sicilian wines.
Tenuta delle Terre Nere makes its Etna Rosso from Nerello Mascalese (98%) and Nerello Cappuccio, varietals capable of producing wines with the airy, ethereal, complex characteristics we associate with Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo.
Grapes are grown in volcanic soil at high altitudes (650-900 meters or so) where wide differences in night / day temperatures encourage elegant character and perfume.
Vineyards are farmed organically in an environment naturally low in pests. Vinification is carried out in steel followed by 6 months aging in steel and wood.
Tasting Notes / Impressions:
Pretty ruby color and a perfume of red berries, flowers, spices and a hint of balsam that glides above an effortlessly elegant palate seemingly unrestrained by gravity. Good structure and sturdy tannins give great definition and foundation.
Wine lovers who admire the wines of Burgundy or Italy’s Langhe will appreciate this wine.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
MEATS: red and white meats, grilled or roasted, especially lamb, veal, chicken or turkey; if you are a fan of Asian food, do not miss pairing this wine with Beijing duck served with Mandarin pancakes brushed with hoisin sauce; VEGETARIAN: vegetarian lasagna; baked squash casserole topped with toasted bread crumbs and Gruyere cheese; INDIAN: try this wine with mildly spiced mixed tandoori grill or a roganjosh dish; CHEESES: medium aged cheeses.
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About the author
Joel
Joel Mack has worked for a celebrated importer / distributor of Italian wines and continues to study the wines and winemaking of Italy. He has advised many restaurants in making their Italian wine list selections and has provided training to restaurant staff. Today, Joel conducts wine classes and leads specialized private and corporate tastings of Italian wines. Joel carried out his higher education at a highly regarded College of Music and continues to extend an artistic point of view to Italian wine, balanced with factual information about wine, its nature and identity. By day, he applies his time to collaborative software technology. Joel can be contacted at joel@vintrospective.com.Comments
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Sounds ideal for this time of year. Is it available in the UK?
Hi Paul, thanks for visiting Vintrospective and for your question! I have contacted the importer regarding UK availability… as soon as I receive a response, I’ll post it here for you ! THANKS… joel.
Paul here is contact information for the sole importer in UK for Tenuta delle Terre Nere wines is:
Justerini & Brooks
61 St James’s Street,
London SW1A1LZ
http://www.justerinis.com
Hope that helps !!! …best, Joel.
Joel I just discovered your blog through Vintuition on Twitter. I love your writing and the wines you feature.
I had the privileged of tasting Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso and remember loving it, although I now cannot remember the vintage. Your blog post reminded me I need to buy some more very soon!
Thank you and Cin Cin!
Viviane
Viviane, thank you for your very kind comment and I am so happy to hear about you having tasted the Etna Rosso ! BTW, the Nicoise Salad on your Food & Style blog is totally on my agenda of things to try
Thanks for stopping by Vintrospective ! best, Joel.