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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 82 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Winiac on 6/17/2023 & rated 93 points: Ripe and abundant fruit. Well structured and mature. Medium body and acid. Medium to long length and pleasant finish. Well done! (801 views) | | | Tasted by buckeye76 on 11/8/2022 & rated 93 points: Nice deep color. Cherries, raspberries, licorice, tar, licorice, and floral in the nose. Dense, berry fruit in the flavor with cherries, red raspberries, coffee with minerals and a hint of mint. Nice structure and intensity, medium bodied, nice complexity and acidity and a long lingering finish. (992 views) | | | Tasted by PaulusLoZebra on 4/15/2022 & rated 95 points: My first bottle (L9-03-10) in over three years and, remarkably, I am not changing a word of my notes from that bottle: The 2008 Santo Spirito is a full shade darker than most Etnas. It was popped and poured through a gravity aerator, stayed closed for 20 minutes, and fully opened after 90 minutes. The cherry fragrances are intense and complemented by exotic spices, flowers, leather, smoke, and anise. This is big, dense, rich and creamy, yet with plenty of acid and tannin. All is in harmony, including the 14% alcohol. It has an intense and long finish of minerals, bitter cherry and sweet cherry. One of the best Etnas I’ve had, this will drink beautifully over the next ten years. (1512 views) | | | Tasted by grub94 on 1/28/2022 & rated 91 points: one of the better Aetnas that I have had. Deep dark garnet color. Cherry leather upfront on the nose. Palate reveals a fair amount of tannins and acidity still at work carrying this array of fruits with road tar and hints of mint on the finish. Good for a few more years. Best with food. (1285 views) | | | Tasted by ikkaariainen on 9/26/2021 & rated 93 points: Lovely, mature and drinking very well but like almost all Italian reds this is definitely a food wine. This wine likes a lot of air at this point. Softening and acids still present but integrating well. Many years to go with appropriate cellaring. Almost inky black, good mouth feel and lingering medium long somewhat bright aftertaste. Nose of red fruit, anise and tar with a complex darker flavor profile of dark cherry, coffee, anise and earthy terroir. Represents Sicilian wine making at it's best. Highly recommend this wine. (1649 views) | | | Tasted by MarkLA on 5/24/2021 & rated 92 points: Dark brown sugar, anise, beef bouillon, mint, leather, balsa. Medium bodied with medium-plus acidity. Saline finish with plenty of fine tannins left to resolve. Excellent wine for the table. In fact, it quite needs something to help cut through the structure (92+). Drink to 2028. (1480 views) | | | Tasted by PaulusLoZebra on 2/9/2019 & rated 95 points: The 2008 Santo Spirito is a full shade darker than most Etnas. It was popped and poured through a gravity aerator, stayed closed for 20 minutes, and fully opened after 90 minutes. The cherry fragrances are intense and complemented by exotic spices, flowers, leather, smoke, and anise. This is big, dense, rich and creamy, yet with plenty of acid and tannin. All is in harmony, including the 14% alcohol. It has an intense and long finish of minerals, bitter cherry and sweet cherry. One of the best Etnas I’ve had, this will drink beautifully over the next ten years. (2455 views) | | | Tasted by MC on 7/14/2018: Corked, but this seemed to be maturing and although still plenty of tannin it has balanced out a bit and I think with a few years could be enjoyable. NR (2664 views) | | | Tasted by Wine_lvr on 2/4/2017 & rated 93 points: Quite nice. Still needs more time in the bottle (4064 views) | | | Tasted by Rollerball on 11/25/2016 & rated 92 points: An expansive cavern with a black mineral lake--and seriously textured. If the fruit weren't so insistent this would be overly tannic. Instead it's a wine I'd love to try again in six or eight years: if the fruit can carry the day this will be special. Try in 2023. (4012 views) | | | Tasted by Eric Guido on 5/15/2016 & rated 94 points: The nose started restrained, showing dried cherry and minerals, yet it opened dramatically in the glass, as hints of potpourri and exotic spice filled the glass. On the palate, I found silky textures with intense, densely-concentrated red fruit, which seemed to be wrapped in a mix of spice and sweet tannin. It finished on finesse and was quite pretty with dried red fruits and inner floral tones. (5110 views) | | | Tasted by WinoRick on 5/12/2016 & rated 93 points: Rich cherry fruit, with Etna's super minerality. Seemingly more full bodied than other bottles we've had. And, because it opened up nicely in the glass, I'd be in no hurry to drink it. (3727 views) | | | Tasted by Chaz Bham on 4/20/2016: In disagreement with some of the other tasters. This particular bottle could have been subject to variation but there is just way too much oak. Sadly the typically bright Nerello fruit is masked almost entirely by smoky wood tones. Referring to the vinification notes from the website, the wine is apparently aged 18 months in barrique, and by the taste of it probably 100% new oak. A disappointing bottle. I hope it is an aberration. (3561 views) | | | Tasted by eluebchow on 1/15/2016 & rated 92 points: Decanted for about 1.5 hours prior to serving; The nose opened up with some air to reveal a firm core of cherries, violets and earth; On the palate, there was still a fair amount of structure and tannin, although it did show very well-polished flavors of red fruits, mineral and florals; No rush on these bottles, but they're starting to drink well with significant aeration (2909 views) | | | Tasted by Rollerball on 11/8/2015 & rated 93 points: Like you're on a plateau watching a herd pass by below, a low rumble at first and then you're surprised by it's force as it passes by and fades. (2717 views) | | | Tasted by Blauweiss on 10/17/2015 & rated 93 points: This has developed into a great wine, with Everything falling into Place!
Deep red berries, some oak, leather, tea on the nose. Taste is medium bodied, very elegant, long and screeming for food. With a rick pasta dish, mushrooms, it rocked!
Will buy more! (2152 views) | | | Tasted by RussK on 10/4/2015 & rated 92 points: Russk. K&A'S Sicily and Sardinia tasting in their home. My wine. In my top 3. Get more. (2152 views) | | | Tasted by Rollerball on 9/17/2015 & rated 93 points: Cannot believe we found this gem on the list at 00. Chocolate, espresso and electric depth. Such good fruit and structure I'd give this a 2017-2022 window. Really above and beyond. (2275 views) | | | Tasted by Saxman1984 on 8/1/2015: The wine was appealing, however, i felt that the tannins were still a bit on the rough side and that the wine would benefit from another year or two of age (2140 views) | | | Tasted by bugdoced on 5/17/2015 & rated 90 points: an east drinker with length that all enjoyed after the rib dinner
went well with the strawberry rhubarb pie
tasted good the next day too stored in fridge (2284 views) | | | Tasted by RichardP on 3/21/2015 & rated 91 points: Camphor on the nose. On the palate, black cherry with notes of savory spices -- maybe a bit of cinnamon. A touch of silky tannin on the medium finish, with good acidity. Good value at a bit over $30. (2360 views) | | | Tasted by geeky? not sure on 3/3/2015: Good, but not in the same league as the Calderra Sottana. (2405 views) | | | Tasted by Bruce 1er on 12/26/2014 & rated 90 points: Excellent fruit on the front end, with black cherries dominating. Briar, tobbacco flavors. Soft finish (brief tannic edge at the end). (2625 views) | | | Tasted by Winetex on 12/20/2014 & rated 92 points: This wine is still improving with the dark cherry fruit and minerals on the finish. Good character and complexity in this wine. (2477 views) | | | Tasted by psmith on 4/26/2014 & rated 88 points: Much better than the bottle last week. Earthy with black cherry fruit. Tart. Tannic with bracing acidity. This bottle needs some more time, but nice. (3581 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Exploring the Best of Central and Southern Italy (June 2011)
(Tenuta Delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso Santo Spirito) Subscribe to see review text. | By Ian D'Agata
Vinous, March/April 2011, IWC Issue #155
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The two vineyards in Santo Spirito are the last ones we bought, the second property acquired in two steps. Santo Spirito is adjacent to Guardiola’s northern boundary and lower in altitude as its slopes descend towards the Alcantara valley. And though adjacent, it couldn’t be more different. An outstandingly beautiful location, gentle wide terraces flowing sweetly in striking contrast to steep, graggy Guardiola. Again, Santo Spirito’s soil is deep rich volcanic ash, its grass a lush emerald green, its vigorous vines displaying a well fed abundance. Santo Spirito’s wines are luscious and sensual, always seductive in their almost fleshy bouquet, and in their buttermilk richness. And yet there’s still a balance and a purity there, very sophisticated, yes, but tender as well. Generous and vulnerable at once.
The estate is located in the northern slopes of the volcano, with vineyards between the village of Solicchiata and the town of Randazzo, the area historically recognized as the finest in the appellation for fine red wines. The property consists of over 30 hectars, divided into 10 parcels in four crus, with a total vineyard surface of 23 hectars, which we mean to enlarge to 30-32 hectars. Except for 6 hectars recently planted, the rest are between 50 and 100 years old. One parcel, having survived phylloxera, has reached the venerable age of 130-140 years old. The soils differ very much from cru to cru, and even within the crus themselves. The same is true of the altitudes, our vineyards ranging between 600 and 1000 metres above sea level. In Santo Spirito we have two vineyards as well. Although adjacent to Guardiola, the soil is dramatically different: a rich deep volcanic ash so fine as to call to mind talcum powder, were it not jet black. Besides estate owned vineyards, Terre Nere has long term leases on 4 hectars and buys grapes from small local vignerons who follow our organic procedures. All our wines are produced from local varieties, and all are D.O.C. Etna. Nerello BlendA Nerello Mascalese é uma variedade de uva tinta amplamente cultivada nas encostas vulcânicas do Monte Etna, na Sicília. Os vinhos elaborados a partir da Nerello Mascalese receberam ampla notoriedade na última década, são exemplares frescos, com aromas frutados e herbáceos, bem como excelente mineralidade e uma nuance terrosa. Além disso, os vinhos Nerello Mascalese têm um perfume semelhantes com os vinhos nobres de Borgonha e Barolo.
A variedade recebeu esse nome devido a planície de Mascali, entre o Monte Etna e a costa onde acredita-se ser sua terra natal – uma pequena porção de vinhas que restou após o ataque da filoxera na década de 1880. O prefixo Nerello refere-se à coloração escura das uvas, compartilhado também pela casta Nerello Cappuccio, parceiro de mistura mais comum da variedade. Ambas são encontradas nos vinhos produzidos na denominação de origem de Etna, onde a uva Nerello Mascalese representa a maior parte da mistura e é cultivada em maiores quantidades do que a Cappuccio.
Os solos compostos por materiais vulcânicos de Etna combinados com altitudes que chegam a até 1.000 metros – alguns dos vinhedos mais altos da Europa – ajudam a produzir vinhos com caráter e complexidade imensa, sem o peso excessivo característico dos vinhos tintos da Sicília.
As vinhas da Nerello Mascalese é uma variedade de maturação tardia e dominam também a DOC Faro, em torno da cidade de Messina. Situada nas colinas acima da cidade, as videiras cultivadas em Faro alcançam altitudes impressionantes, contribuindo para a elaboração de vinhos com características singulares.
Fora de Etna e de Faro, a uva Nerello Mascalese é utilizada em misturas nos vinhos rotulados como Sicília IGT, ao lado da variedade dominante da ilha, a Nero d’Avola. Estes vinhos são produzidos nas versões tintas, mas exemplares rosés também são encontrados. Na Calábria, as denominações de Lamezia, Savuto e Sant’Anna di Isolia Capo Rizzuto também permitem o uso da Nerello Mascalese para o uso em vinhos de corte.Santo Spirito On weinlagen-infoItaly Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctorSicilycossyraEtna DOC The vinyards on weinlagen-info |
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