Collection: Tenuta Delle Terre Nere
Marc De Grazia established Tenuta delle Terre Nere in 2002 wanting to make the ‘Burgundy of the Mediterranean’. Mac de Grazia successfully showing to the world that great wine can be made from the indigenous grape varieties of Nerello and Carricante. Fifteen hectares of vines are planted on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, largely old vine Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio on volcanic soils. The vineyards range from 600-1000m in altitude so the wines are always fresh and delicate, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly with the altitude preserving natural acidity.
The basic Etna Rosso is one of the most reliable affordable red wines. And a range of top cru single-contrada are produced, esp. San Lorenzo and Calderara Sottana. They are extraordinary wines with great earthy and mineral complexity.
