Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito DOC
Country
Italy
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Sicily
Grape Variety
Blended
vintage
2016 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.50%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
2016 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
95 points in Wine Enthusiast - "Iris, Mediterranean herb, perfumed berry and cake spice aromas mingle together on this succulent, elegant red. Well structured and delicious, the vibrant linear palate offers juicy cherry, strawberry, star anise and white pepper while fresh acidity and taut, refined tannins give it energy and balance. Drink 2019–2027."
Profile
Grape Blended
98% Nerello mascalese, 2% Nerello cappuccio
Palate
Ample, velvety and of creamy persistence
Colour
Intense ruby
Aroma
Intense, complex, very feminine, richly floral
Palate
Ample, velvety and of creamy persistence
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Pasta
:Soft Cheese
Product details
The two vineyards in Santo Spirito are the last ones we bought, the second property acquired in two steps. Santo Spirito is adjacent to Guardiola’s northern boundary and lower in altitude as its slopes descend towards the Alcantara valley. And though adjacent, it couldn’t be more different. An outstandingly beautiful location, gentle wide terraces flowing sweetly in striking contrast to steep, graggy Guardiola. Again, Santo Spirito’s soil is deep rich volcanic ash, its grass a lush emerald green, its vigorous vines displaying a well fed abundance. Santo Spirito’s wines are luscious and sensual, always seductive in their almost fleshy bouquet, and in their buttermilk richness. And yet there’s still a balance and a purity there, very sophisticated, yes, but tender as well. Generous and vulnerable at once. Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Lady. Creamy soups, Poultry, Pork, red meats. The best? Lovely evening food in lovely evening dress.
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