"Tenuta delle Terre Nere remains both a benchmark on [Etna] and an important force shaping its next generation." - Eric Guido, Vinous
Etna is arguably Italy's most dynamic wine region at present, and leading the way is a familiar name to Italian aficionados, Tenuta della Terre Nere. Winemaker Marco de Grazia has been a force in the region's rise to prominence, and his 2024s continue a remarkable run of excellence for this iconic estate, with a raft of massive recent accolades from several prominent critics.
The inimitable single-vineyard bottlings are collectible gems in every way (more on those below), but the entry-level, triple 94-point 2024 Etna Rosso shows every bit of de Grazia's top-tier talent that the flagship bottlings do. Sourced from younger vines across the estate's prized vineyards on the north side of the volcano, the 2024 is "soothingly round, cool-toned and silky in texture with polished red fruits swirling throughout" according to Eric Guido. "The wine is full of fruit, and its lush, ripe quality is beautiful," write Monica Larner. The 93-point 2025 Etna Bianco is likewise a proven winner, "perky, saline and smooth, with enough body to give it presence without getting in the way."
The 2024 single-vineyard reds, however, represent a remarkable benchmark for the estate with stratospheric scores from Suckling, Larner, and Guido. We went in on the entire range - they are that impressive across the board, led by a pair of all-time collectible greats in the triple 98-point 2024 Dagala di Bocca d'Orzo Etna Rosso and the 99-point 2024 Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino Calderara Sottana. Keen-eyed Sicily fans won't want to miss the "absolutely stunning" 97-point 2024 San Lorenzo Etna Rosso or the "fabulous length and structure" of the double 97-point 2024 Caldera Sottana Etna Rosso. Of course, these are just the highlights in another showstopping range of wines that doesn't miss a single mark across the board. If you're a Terre Nere fan (and we know there are countless of you out there), this is a line-up that you will want featured prominently in your cellar.
The Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2024 Etna Rosso Moganazzi comes from a north-slope vineyard at approximately 750 meters in Castiglione di Sicilia, managed by the estate since 2009. This is a powerhouse, with a broader, bigger mouthfeel and greater fruit weight, yet it remains elegant and beautifully composed. Dark rose, wild plum and sensual dark fruit shape the bouquet, while the palate shows notable power and a more pronounced tannic side.
95 points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Sep 2026)
Aromas of raspberry and pomegranate lead the way on a nose which is saline, floral and lightly nutty. A playful palate features raspberry jam, rhubarb, milk chocolate and licorice, but formidable tannins and fierce acid add a bolt of intensity.
95 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2026)
Complex aromas of berries, bark, black tea and smoke follow through to a full body with cherries, plums and cinnamon. Chewy and flavorful. Give it a year or two, but already impressive. Drink or hold.
95 points, James Suckling (Jun 2026)
The 2024 Etna Rosso Moganazzi lifts from the glass with a bouquet of mentholated blackberries, dusty sage, autumnal spices and violet pastille. This is a wine of contrasts, revealing velvety textures and polished red and black fruits offset toward the close by brisk acidity and edgy tannins. Structured yet juicy, the 2024 finishes with staining length, concentration and hints of licorice.
94 points, Eric Guido, Vinous (Sep 2026)
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