Tenuta delle Terre Nere Cru Guardiola Etna Rosso DOC 2020

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Cru Guardiola Etna Rosso DOC 2020

Tenuta delle Terre Nere Cru Guardiola Etna Rosso DOC 2020 represents an oenological excellence from Etna, specifically from the Guardiola cru, characterized by an altitude ranging from 800 to 1,000 meters, at the extreme limit of the controlled designation of origin (D.O.C.).

Terroir Characteristics:

• Altitude: Between 800 and 1000 meters, resulting in lean soils composed mainly of volcanic sand, basaltic crushed stone and traces of ash.
• Growing Conditions: Altitude accentuates acidities in wines, while lean soils emphasize tannins. Viticulture in this area is entirely manual and particularly demanding.

Wine Characteristics:

• Tenuta delle Terre Nere Cru Guardiola Etna Rosso DOC 2020 is known for its almost ruthless intensity and purity, with a rigorous minerality and a character of great power and originality.
• This is a wine that requires time to relax and express its full potential. With time, the tannins soften, but the authority and vigor remain intact.

Wine Details:

• Grapes Used: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio.
• Extent of Vineyards: 1.5 hectares.
• Production: Less than 50 quintals per hectare.
• Exposure: North slope of Etna at an altitude of 850-900 meters above sea level.
• Age of Vineyards: 50 to 70 years old.
• Annual Production: About 5,000 bottles.

Recommended pairings:

• Tenuta delle Terre Nere Cru Guardiola Etna Rosso DOC 2020 pairs beautifully with robust dishes of Sicilian cuisine, such as braised meats, rabbit alla cacciatora, hare civet, finanziera, spit-roasted livers, sausages and beans all’uccelletto.

This wine represents the quintessential Etna terroir, expressing the strength and complexity of its highest and most challenging crus.