| Producer | Terre Nere |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Nerello Mascalese |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Sku | 03234 |
| Size | 750ml |
Organic/Bio Limit 3 bottles per customer, please. Just as in the rest of Europe, when phylloxera came to Sicily in the early 20th Century it devastated most of the region's vineyards. But two small plots of Nerello Mascalese on Mount Etna's steep slopes survived, probably because of their loose and ashy soils. Today they sit just outside of Terre Nere's winery and since 2006 they have been bottled on their own - a testament to the power, complexity and finesse that only ultra-old (130 years) vines can give. Give it a year or two and enjoy for 10 more after that. Only 18 bottles available. Best from 2025-2040.
"Don Peppino was a farmer who was born in a house on this property, and he worked in the vineyards for 70 years, since he was 10 years old. He died just over five years ago. This excellent wine is dedicated to him. The Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2020 Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Prephylloxera le Vigne di Don Peppino shows extra freshness and crisp fruit definition. Indeed, fruit is sourced from the highest part of the Calderara site. This is a soft and silky expression with a seriously long-lasting and nuanced finish. The wine is firm in terms of mouthfeel, and the tannins fade away elegantly."
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