An incredible wine with the intensity and great depth of fruit that only ancient vines of about 130 years or older can deliver. Pure berries, cherries and hints of vanilla follow through to a medium to full body with silky, integrated tannins that lend a soft, caressing texture. The finish goes on for minutes. Drink or hold.
99 points, James Suckling (Jun 2026)
The Tenuta delle Terre Nere 2024 Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana Prephylloxera le Vigne di Don Peppino comes from a triangular parcel enclosed within the larger rectangular Calderara Sottana vineyard, planted to pre-phylloxera vines approximately 150 years old. The wine does not hold back; in 2024, it reveals itself immediately. It evokes the opulence of Marie Antoinette’s boudoir, says vintner Marco de Grazia, with softness, richness, sweetness, an almost lavish sense of wealth and beauty. The tannins are subtle, but considerable power remains beneath them, creating a deep and lasting sensation in the mouth.
97+ points, Monica Larner, Wine Advocate (Sep 2026)
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