| Producer | Tenuta delle Terre Nere |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Subregion | Mt. Etna |
| Varietal | Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 1168836 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tasting Notes: The Bellacolonna Etna Rosso, a special 20th anniversary edition wine, delivers an aromatic profile rich with wild strawberries, sour cherries, and dried herbs, underlined by profound volcanic minerality and a hint of white pepper. On the palate, the wine is characterized by remarkable freshness and structure, featuring finely sculpted tannins that frame vibrant red fruit flavors and subtle notes of crushed stone and orange peel. The finish is persistent, elegant, and harmonious, showcasing the unique balance of power and grace inherent in top-tier Nerello Mascalese from this specific lava-laced terroir.
Estate History: Tenuta delle Terre Nere was established by Marco de Grazia in the early 2000s, driven by his vision to highlight the unique potential of the high-altitude vineyards on the active slopes of Mount Etna. The estate is widely credited with being a key pioneer in the modern Etna wine renaissance, focusing intensely on traditional, low-intervention farming practices and vinifying wines from specific contrade, or crus, to express their individual microclimates and soil differences. De Grazia operates the winery using organic principles, carefully cultivating old, often pre-phylloxera, vines to produce wines that are internationally recognized as benchmarks for Sicilian fine wine.
