Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Terre Nere 2009
Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Terre Nere 2009 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio (Etna Rosso, Italy), in the medium, savoury reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with tuna, roast pork, bolognese, pizza. Cheapest offer £30.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso 2021 Pietradolce · Sicily | £45.79 | |||
| Alessandro Viola Note di Rosso 2024 | £30.00 | |||
| Frank Cornelissen Munjebel Rosso 2022 Frank Cornelissen · Sicily | £33.76 | |||
| Etna Rosso Benanti 2023 Benanti · Sicily / Sardinia | £23.00 |
Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Terre Nere 2009 is a red wine from the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. This cru is produced from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio vines planted on shallow volcanic soils rich in basaltic pebbles. The high altitude and unique volcanic terroir produce wines with a distinct smoky minerality and firm, dusty tannins. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts, followed by 18 months of ageing in French oak barriques and tonneaux. The wine features notes of red fruit, graphite and roses, often described as having Pinot-like characteristics. It possesses a solid spine of acidity and a powerful structure that reflects the brooding nature of the volcanic soil.