{"product_id":"terre-nere-etna-rosso-guardiola-2022","title":"Terre Nere Etna Rosso Guardiola 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTerre Nere Etna Rosso Guardiola is a still red wine that expresses the essence of Etna, in Sicily. This refined blend of \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e and Nerello Cappuccio grapes presents a pale ruby colour with orange highlights. The bouquet is deep, enriched by a \u003cstrong\u003ebalsamic note\u003c\/strong\u003e reminiscent of Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, it is balanced, supported by a firm yet pleasant acidic-tannic structure, ideal for long ageing. After proper decanting, it pairs perfectly with red meats, game, and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cuvée originates in Contrada Guardiola in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slope of the volcano at around 900 metres above sea level. The vines, cultivated organically in the \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Etnean bush vine\u003c\/strong\u003e style, are old vineyards of sixty years. The roots delve into purely volcanic soil, composed of sand, pumice, ash, and abundant \u003cstrong\u003erocky fragments\u003c\/strong\u003e. These geological features give the wine a \u003cstrong\u003etense and defined profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing its minerality and ensuring an innate balance between freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place in mid-October, with limited yields to ensure the excellence of the fruit. The process begins with \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Maturation lasts about eighteen months and takes place in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, including a proportion of new wood. Before finishing, the wine rests for a month in \u003cstrong\u003esteel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a useful step to stabilise its elegance and ensure an ageing potential that can exceed twenty-five years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Etna Rosso Guardiola 2022 from Terre Nere expresses all the nobility of the volcano. It originates in Contrada Guardiola, at almost 900 metres above sea level, from \u003cstrong\u003e60-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated organically on a complex \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in sand and pumice. This exclusive cuvée of only 3,500 bottles demonstrates the artisanal care of oenologist Calogero Statella. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e94 points by Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine embodies the estate's deep dedication, ensuring a longevity of over 25 years and an always elegant sip, enhanced by refined and unmistakable balsamic notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta delle Terre Nere","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44542200283307,"sku":"44957","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/terre-nere-etna-rosso-guardiola-2022_44957_1_625b4fda-97d3-4ea9-92a1-2810d41ccfd4.webp?v=1773710272","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/terre-nere-etna-rosso-guardiola-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}