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2015 Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara SottanaBlend from Italy

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"The Calderara Cru is composed of two vineyards, totaling roughly 15ha, at an altitude of 650-700m. A small portion of Calderara is pre-phylloxera, the rest is 40-50 years old...

  • 93 Ian Dagata - Vinous Media
  • 92 Wine Spectator
  • 91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com
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Ratings:

93

"Vivid medium dark red. Piercing aromas of red cherry, minerals and soy sauce. The flavors are similar to the aromas, with an underlying element of crushed rock that adds a welcome saline note contributing freshness. Very mineral round and smooth, this is atypically shaped for a Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso. Closes long with hints of orange peel, Mediterranean herbs and minerals. The bright mineral sheen and Burgundy-like aromas and flavors are typical Calderara Sottana, though this strikes me as being just a little softer and rounder than usual."

92 Wine Spectator

"A bright and harmonious version, with a thread of citrus and spice unraveling through the generous raspberry and mulberry fruit, while supple tannins and a hint of tar focus the finish. Drink now through 2028. 1,300 cases made."

91 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Ripe red cherries, treacle tart, sour plums, and some blueberries frame the nose. Medium body, round tannins and a fruity finish. Drink now."

Product Description:

"The Calderara Cru is composed of two vineyards, totaling roughly 15ha, at an altitude of 650-700m. A small portion of Calderara is pre-phylloxera, the rest is 40-50 years old. The soil is extremely rocky volcanic ash overrun by black pumice and solid volcanic rock. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration lasts 10 to 15 days; malolactic fermentation and maturation are carried out in oak. After 18 months the wine is bottled without filtering." -Importer

Product Detail

Item # 103972
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Sub-Region Etna
Ratings

93 - Ian Dagata - Vinous Media

92 - Wine Spectator

91 - James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

Vintage 2015
Color Red
ABV 14.5%
Varietal(s) Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste red cherry, raspberry, licorice, tobacco, sweet spice and mineral
Nose red cherry, raspberry, licorice, tobacco, sweet spice and mineral