TENUTA DELLE TERRE NERE Etna Rosso 'Prephylloxera' 2014


2016 TOP 100 WINES | Rank #18


The 2014 Etna Rosso ’Prephylloxera’ is a drop-dead gorgeous wine from Marco de Grazia. This is composed of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio that is sourced from two small parcels, which have survived phylloxera and therefore, are over 130 years old and stand on their original rootstock. The wine itself is all about elegance and finesse, as it releases gorgeous aromas of sweet red fruits, fresh cut floral, exotic spices, minerals with underlying hints of dried tarragon and tangerine zest, all coming together seamlessly in the glass. On the palate this is beautifully structured, demonstrating remarkable overall balance and focus. The finish is beautifully finessed, yet shows tremendous length. While this is already extremely appealing, it will certainly continue to evolve gracefully with time. (Best 2018-2030) - August, 2016 (JD)


Wine Specifications


  • Report Date: August, 2016
  • Producer: Tenuta delle Terre Nere
  • Vintage: 2014
  • Drinking Window: 2018-2030
  • Estimated Value: $80
  • Country: Italy
  • Region: Sicily
  • Appellation: Etna
  • Importer: Skurnik (Marco De Grazia Selections)

 Prephylloxera

We use cookies on our website. Some of them are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us to improve this site and the user experience (tracking cookies). You can decide for yourself whether you want to allow cookies or not. Please note that if you reject them, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the site.