Terre Nere Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana 2013

Date of Tasting: 12 May 2016

Wine Type: Red

Grape Varieties: 98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Nerello Cappuccio

Alcohol: 14%

Origin: Sicily, Italy

Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC

Expect to Pay: ~ EUR30

Web: http://www.tenutaterrenere.com/
Chubby Appreciation: 92/100
Critics' Opinion: JS - 92/100, JR - 17/20, CT - 91/100

Appearance: Bright ruby.

Aroma: Spices. Powerful ripe red fruits. Some floral and leather.

Palate: Medium-full bodied with ripe and sweet tannins. Smooth. Complete and complex. Outstanding ripe cherry and plum notes. Bright but firm. Long lasting in the mouth.

A really good job for this Etna by Terre Nere. Pretty much aromatic like the Burgundian but ways lower price. It is even ready for enjoying at its early life. I personally would not mind stocking up as table wine at all. If you like your wine a bit of ripe and bright, this is a candidate for you.

Score Explanation

95+ = classic and extraordinary

90+ = outstanding in its class

85+ = recommended wine with some degree of enjoyment

80+ = drinkable occasionally

WA = Wine Advocate
AG = Antonio Galloni
WS = Wine Spectator
WE = Wine Enthusiast
JR = Jancis Robinson
DC = Decanter
JS = James Suckling
BH = Burghound
FS = Falstaff Magazine
ST = Stephen Tanzer
CT = Cellar Tracker Average Score