Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Etna Rosso, Santo Spirito

Lovely aroma, but the palate was noticeably hot which made the wine seem out of balance. Will try again tomorrow.

2011 vintage

Nose of chocolate, black fruit, caoutchouc… Very tannic, red berries.

2011 vintage

From Magnum. This was pretty tight and lighter on fruit upon opening and dominated by the tannins. However as the bottle sat over a couple hours, this developed alot of weight and much more sweet fruit developed. Turned out to be a really nice wine.

2009 vintage

1st of 3 and it's definitely mature and ready to go, if not overly so. Cork broke on extraction FWIW. Bricking garnet color. Smells like tea and dry leaves, dried red and black fruits, soil, graphite, fennel, bit of floral, maple syrup. Medium body, high acid, long finish, some grippy tannins yet, and flavors of dark fruits, walnuts, lemon, orange, and strong minerality. Tannins are grippy, but fruit is a little stewed and faded, so I don't know. I'm thinking …

2011 vintage

Dark fruit on the nose and palate with soft well integrated Tannins. Clearly in it's prime drinking interval.

2011 vintage

Wine completely brown & spoiled. My first bottle didn’t taste great either leading me to suspect maltreatment somewhere in the marketing or transportation phase.

2011 vintage

Deep ruby color with dark fruit on the nose and palate. The tannins are noticeable on the mid palate but are well integrated.Drank over 2 nights and it was slightly better on the second night indicating it has some time to go.

2011 vintage

Comprehensive Tenuta delle Terre Nere (Chicago, IL) : Though this cleaned itself a bit with air, it was still a little dried, desiccated, and pruney for my palate. Not a big fan of what this aged into.

2009 vintage

Lovely clean and fresh cranberry fruit with a touch of cherry. Has developed very nicely and the tannins are almost fully integrated. Lush and very easy to drink and has a very balanced profile with a lovely acidity! I simple adored it and shows why these wines should be aged to open up and balance all the flavors! For me, this wine is at its peak right now! From MG.

2007 vintage

Interesting looking at the other TNs. This was a lovely medium bodied wine getting near the end of its drinking window, but still vibrant. Lots of ripe cherry and strawberry but mixed in with earth, and a little leather. Very open. The tannins are mostly integrated and a medium finish. Great with the pork tenderloin.

2011 vintage

Outstanding value. Smokey cherries, sweet brown spices and rosemary. Generous but fine tannins, good cut. It's probably at peak, with no risk of impending decline. I wish I'd bought more.

2009 vintage

Still tight, primary, a bit tannic. Some nice aromatics over time of pine, menthol and spice. Seems like it needs 5 more years to unfold. Or it just might never really improve much; hard to say at this point. Rating: 89+

2011 vintage

Tasted after a 45 minute decant. Medium ruby in colour with a distinct garnet hue and somewhat restrained aromas of earthy minerality. On the palate, medium bodied red fruit, dried strawberry, dried red cherry, slightly herbal, a dusty minerality, medium acidity, medium soft tannins & a long finish to black pepper. The acidity balances the tannins, seems a little lacking in fruit, but a definite expression of minerality & terroir. Not sure if this needed to be consumed younger, or …

2011 vintage

98% Nerello Mascalese, 2% Cappuccio from N. Etna, at approx. 2400'. Decanted briefly. Med ruby w/ a garnet hue. Med+ aromas of baked sweet red cherry, strawberry, black plum, violets, forest floor with just a hint of mocha, pencil shavings and baking spice from 16-18 mos. in different-sized oak (20% new). Developing. Dry, w/ generous fruit. Med+ acidity, med+ resolved tannins and high alcohol (14.5% but seems lower). Med+ body, flavor intensity and finish. Very well balanced, clean and elegant, …

2011 vintage

Not quite as good as the Feudo di Mezzo 2008 drunk yesterday. This had a medicinal nose and a somewhat light palate, without much intensity or grip. This was PnP and drunk over dinner, so maybe it just needed air, but to me this was disappointing.

2009 vintage

Lovely with freshness and energy. Quite dense fruit given medium body with soft cherries and sangiovese-like perfume, that vulcanic mineral touch lifts it. Great drink while not super-complex.

2011 vintage

Pretty remarkable. Deep red cherry and plumb. Pronounced red fruit flavors with depth and length. Even so, the balance and underlying acidity is refreshing. Not at all heavy. Has aged effortlessly to this point, and more to come…

2011 vintage

Extraordinary wine for the price

2009 vintage

Wow, what a steal for $37. We were looking for a lighter bodied Italian red for dinner, and this hit the target. Red fruited (strawberry, cranberry, cherry), fine but generous tannins, and barely noticeable oak, this started with the acidity dominating. The fruit blossomed after two hours in the glass, so I'll let my remaining two bottles rest a while.

2009 vintage

Dark ruby color; Great minerality and fruit jumped out after it warmed a bit during the decant. Decanted 30 min and needed it to fully open up.

2011 vintage

TBD

2009 vintage

Slight brownish tinge to a watery meniscus the color was dark and not bright the tannin seemed dominant okay with grilled lamb was probably better for years ago at least this bottle fruit and the acid were diminished

2009 vintage

The wine is clear medium ruby in the glass. The nose is clean of medium (+) intensity showing notes of red fruit (cherry, cranberry), crushed stone and herbaceousness (tomato leaf, asparagus). The wine is youthful. The wine is dry with high acidity, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium (+) body, long length and medium flavor intensity of red fruit (cherry, cranberry), crushed stone and herbaceousness (tomato leaf, asparagus). The wine is very good. This is a thoroughly lovely, bright and immensely …

2007 vintage

xmas eve 2018

2009 vintage

Dark berry, jammy-like, licorice nose, slight spices. Palate hint of plums, dark berries. Medium-full body, medium-high acidity. Really enjoyable, unfortunately only have 1 bottle left. Seems like this one could have easily been stored for another 2-4 years.

2011 vintage

Similar showing to my last bottle but even more open. Looks like this is getting into an early drjnking window. Beautiful combination of minerality, fruit, freshness and structure. And a good QPR too.

2011 vintage

Terracotta light color. Nose a bit muted, maybe needs more air. Sophisticated, almost burgundian. Cherries. Very soft tannins.

2009 vintage

Expressive and interesting nose with ocean/sea breeze notes in full force. The fruit is in the background but black cherry is there. Intriguing mineral and earth driven palate with ample acidity and tannic structure.

2011 vintage

Delicious. Opened by accident. Drinking very well with nuances that suggest continued improvement ahead

2011 vintage

Very light color. Interesting nose of charred minerals and dark cherries. Lighter-bodied and succulent with flavors of red fruits, tobacco, cinnamon and volcanic ash (or something like it). Finishes grippy and tangy with an earthy char and not much complexity. Bottle in perfect condition so perhaps in a dumb phase? I like these style of wines but I find this one boring.

2009 vintage

Decanted for around 1 hour. Medium ruby color. Really aromatic on the nose with notes of black cherry, balsamic, menthol, chocolate mint and some savory herbs. Quite nice. Similar flavors on the palate with a nice mix of sweet red fruits and spice with some cedar cigar box and menthol on the back end. Medium+ acid and tannins. Probably on the young side but drinking very well. Wish I had more in the cellar.

2011 vintage

It's such a great classic Nerello Mascalese. It had a good nose of tar, herbs, licorice and vegatables. High acidity and strong tannin as expected. The body was so solid and muscular. Classic red berry to hawthorn taste. Long lasting cherry aftertaste. It's a well-made textbook type Nerello Mascalese. Drink well now.

2009 vintage

Elegant but expressive nose of dark plum, red cherries, some ash, smoke, sweet spices, licorice, and beautiful minerality. With some air, also some menthol is kicking in. On the palate notes of dark plum again, but also red berries, minerality/graphite, some balsamic notes, sweet spices and some sweet herbs and a touch of menthol. It’s medium-full bodied with medium-high tannin and medium-high acidity. Very good length. Showing a little more open than my last 2 bottles.... but no rush here. …

2011 vintage

Terroir-istes International - Italy, Sicily, Etna & Outliers (Groot Constantia) : (Tasted Blind): Light red to the mahogany rim, the nose is characterised by an aromatic intense showing red cherries, blackcurrants, minerals and a hint of Ribena. The entry offers ample fleshiness powdery texture towards chewy cherry stone tannins. Typical drying tannins tend to build but add structure, but this is offset by plenty of ripe cherries, Victoria plum and a sprinkling of baking spices. The mid-palate exhibits orange peel, …

2009 vintage

Intersting. Good structure and acidity. Needs 1 h pé aeration

2011 vintage

Immediate explosive aromatics with roses, sweet red fruits. Red fruits and seemingly several layers of minerality. Still holding major tannins, though not harsh. More modern and polished in style than the Calabretta we had the same weekend. I think this will profit well from additional bottle aging.

2007 vintage

Lately I've been in love with Marco de Grazia wines and despite being far too young if decanted for a few hours deliver great pleasure. Clear, medium, garnet colour. Intense aromas with smoked red fruits, floral (roses), smoke, charcoal, mineral. So rich and profound. Dry palate with high acidity, high drying tannins, mediium body and a long finish. There is so much happening inside this wine bottle!

2009 vintage

excellent rich well balanced red, tastes of berries and fruit, strong but not tannic, drinkable now

2009 vintage

Nose: bright cherries, soy sauce, marinated meat, med. herb paste, hint of camphor, "Po Chi Un" Palate: immensely salty all the way from start to finish

2009 vintage

Dark ruby color; Cherry and spice on the nose with cherry, some dark fruit and spice flavors. Ends with cherry, spice, anise and earthiness. Quite good after a 30 min vigorous decant. Not as tannic as the other Crus from this vintage. We will cellar this one for a few but it's good now.

2011 vintage

Nice, clean, elegant Nerello Mascalese. Nothing remotely "spoofy", it's interesting that this is Marc DeGrazio....Cherry, baking spice, a hint of earth and tobacco, and good juicy acidity. Medium-bodied. Seems a bit reticent and inexpressive, possibly with more to offer at some point, although it is enjoyable today and not something I would propose for years of future aging...

2009 vintage

Beautiful, lithe, pinot-like essence, but delivering so much power in a graceful package. I love the Terre Nerre wines. Still a great value (relatively speaking) in the world of fine wine.

2009 vintage

Slow o’d for 6 hours. Elegant but expressive nose of dark plum, red cherries, smoke, sweet spices, licorice, ash/minerals and flowers. On the palate notes of dark plum again, but also red berries, minerality/graphite, some balsamic notes, sweet spices and some herbs. It’s medium-full bodied with pretty high tannin and medium-high acidity. Great length. A very beautiful Etna Rosso from this top Cru. It’s still pretty young but already great fun to drink. It’s best would to give it a …

2011 vintage

Great body --Medium light color -- smooth tannins. Earth & fruit. Balance.

2009 vintage

Alc: 14% vol; Mid garnet to brick red Coatings of sour cherry, mineral and rock dust and sea salt are interlayered with peppered strawberries, balsamic and yeast extract. A forthright acidity on entry yet with sweet almost syrupy red fruits of strawberry, red plums and balsamic is enveloped in firm, granular texture and supported by a backbone of compact, fine, if slightly puckering, tannins. A fresh and remarkably nimble wine, the volcanic nature of the soils lift up the floral …

2009 vintage

Aeolian Sailing Trip & a bit of Etna; 8/22/2014-8/31/2014 (Eolian Islands) : Open from the pull of the cork. Very expressive and elegant. Has that smoky edge we saw in the quardiola, but has a rounder and richer side. Dark fruits, more Barolo than burgundy good length and complexity. Pretty solid wine and drinks very nicely now. Time is its friend too. 92+

2007 vintage

Top notch wine. Will be a treat in a few years. Definitely cellaring some of this.

2011 vintage

Chicago Italian Lovers round 10- Mt. Etna wines (Caro Mio, Chicago IL) : Nose: The nose is wound a bit tight at first, but it starts to open up into red fruits, bing cherries, fresh picked red berries, ash tones, red florals, with a touch of strawberries and earth. There is a slight fleshiness to it with excellent depth. Taste: Medium bodied with medium acidity and very sneaky tannins that really come on with air. The structure is very deceiving …

2011 vintage

Retailer tasting : Better than the basic wine; more fruits and complete. The red fruits are sweet and ripe, there is good minerality and the tannin is a bit drying. Cellar this wine a few years.

2011 vintage

Southern Italy (Lou's) : Ruby in color with some brown. The nose has spice, cherries, and cranberries. On the palate, cherries. Long finish. This did not improve much over the night, but stayed about the same. No real hint of "volcanic" soil whatever that might be. Seemed to be the crowds 3rd place in the flight of 09s.

2009 vintage

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