Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Guardiola Etna Rosso Nerello Cappuccio Nerello Mascalese
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
Talk about a massive step up from the young Rosso we drank just before. While the former was dark fruited, this was mostly red brambles with flowers and mushrooms. Impeccably layered with compelling texture. The tannins are still firm but integrating very nicely. Lovely structure. Long, slightly saline finish. My word, what a gorgeous wine! Perfectly appropriate to drink now but this will undoubtedly drink well for at least another five years.
Talk about a massive step up from the young Rosso we drank just before. While the former was dark fruited, this was mostly red brambles with flowers and mushrooms. Impeccably layered with compelling texture. The tannins are still firm but integrating very nicely. Lovely structure. Long, slightly saline finish. My word, what a gorgeous wine! Perfectly appropriate to drink now but this will undoubtedly drink well for at least another five years.
May 8th, 2020Pretty cherry, Pinot Noir-like aromas. Rustic I the mouth. Expect time will be kind.
Pretty cherry, Pinot Noir-like aromas. Rustic I the mouth. Expect time will be kind.
Apr 18th, 2019Wow wow wow. I want to search out some of the single vineyards.
Wow wow wow. I want to search out some of the single vineyards.
1 person found it helpfulMay 3rd, 2016
From the north face of Mount Etna between 800 and almost 1000 meters and from the leanest of volcanic sands, lava fields, and basaltic pebbles. The ash, or Etna dust, is ever-present but just as well matched by a heap of rose petals. Barbaresco-esque, it's striking and haunting. Scary good and deserved of a top notch cinematographer and ultra-hipster soundtrack.
From the north face of Mount Etna between 800 and almost 1000 meters and from the leanest of volcanic sands, lava fields, and basaltic pebbles. The ash, or Etna dust, is ever-present but just as well matched by a heap of rose petals. Barbaresco-esque, it's striking and haunting. Scary good and deserved of a top notch cinematographer and ultra-hipster soundtrack.
Jun 4th, 2017
What a great producer , always good value for your money .
What a great producer , always good value for your money .
Mar 6th, 2017Maraschino cherries and dried fruit. High tannins and acidity, long finish. A hint of leather. Oak fully integrated. Showing clear signs of development without feeling tighered at all. Very good window right now.
Maraschino cherries and dried fruit. High tannins and acidity, long finish. A hint of leather. Oak fully integrated. Showing clear signs of development without feeling tighered at all. Very good window right now.
Feb 26th, 2023
Ok... wasn’t expecting much... and blindsided. Silken smooth, very light on the palate, but so amazingly complex and balanced. So very food friendly.... cherry, berry, cranberry, raspberry all rolling around in your mouth with savory herbs, and airless lightness and bright notes. God, I wish I had more. This is the shit!
Ok... wasn’t expecting much... and blindsided. Silken smooth, very light on the palate, but so amazingly complex and balanced. So very food friendly.... cherry, berry, cranberry, raspberry all rolling around in your mouth with savory herbs, and airless lightness and bright notes. God, I wish I had more. This is the shit!
Jun 13th, 2020
Incredible wine, restricted nose with some cassis hints, mouthfilling red fruit embedded with perfect acidity and a sweet finish. So balanced! This Etna cru is truly rocking!
Incredible wine, restricted nose with some cassis hints, mouthfilling red fruit embedded with perfect acidity and a sweet finish. So balanced! This Etna cru is truly rocking!
Nov 2nd, 2019Honestly, a bit boring. Decent color but a bit brown for something this young. Meh, a bit hollow and thin considering the critics reviews. Noticeable oak... far too modern in style. Okay with veal Marsala and penne with vodka sauce, but I doubt I’ll but again.
Honestly, a bit boring. Decent color but a bit brown for something this young. Meh, a bit hollow and thin considering the critics reviews. Noticeable oak... far too modern in style. Okay with veal Marsala and penne with vodka sauce, but I doubt I’ll but again.
Aug 1st, 201917.5/20 (93/100) Вино с ароматами спелых плодов сливы, черешни, инжира, банана и нотами зеленого чая, ванили и бальзамика. Довольно тельное с высокой кислотностью и ещё суховатыми танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе с продолжительным послевкусием. Отлично!
17.5/20 (93/100) Вино с ароматами спелых плодов сливы, черешни, инжира, банана и нотами зеленого чая, ванили и бальзамика. Довольно тельное с высокой кислотностью и ещё суховатыми танинами. Насыщенное во вкусе с продолжительным послевкусием. Отлично!
Nov 9th, 2018