November Online Part II
Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 November 2021
Wine: Italy and Spain
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About this Item
Marc de Grazia is the owner and founder of Tenuta Delle Terre Nere and considered by many to be the pioneer in putting the region of Etna on the map. He was the driving force behind convincing the Italian wine industry the value of demarcating Contrada within their wine producing areas. Marc is a big fan of this classification system and has integrated the model into his own lineup. According to Robert Parker, ‘Terre Nere’s wines all possessed unbelievable freshness and complexity as well as huge perfumes that suggested Pinot Noir…These wines are astonishingly complex and ethereal efforts from the hillsides of Mt. Etna in Sicily.’ Together with the ethereal Burgundian-like reds, Terre Nere also produces finely textured, powerful whites.
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Critics Ratings
‘The 2014 Etna Rosso Santo Spirito is an absolute standout wine that shows the generosity and the elegant depth of the vintage. The bouquet is profound and thickly layered with wild fruit, forest floor, crushed mineral, sweet licorice, dried apricot and grilled herb. The wine's color is dark and saturated with brilliant ruby highlights. The wine offers even more energy and importance in terms of mouthfeel. It is truly memorable. Marco De Grazia has made some of the finest and most exciting wines I have yet to taste from mighty Etna.’ - Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, 96/100 (Aug 2017)
‘Deep red. Fresh, very deep red cherry, almond paste, sweet spice and fresh herbs on the aromatic nose. Then vibrant, juicy and dense, showing a firm tannic backbone; lively but harmonious acidity extends the ripe deep red cherry and mineral flavors on the long, suave, complex back end. Very typical of the Santo Spirito cru. With its soft, fleshy, perfumed personality, this is readier to drink than some of the other crus from Terre Nere in 2014, but has the stuffing to age well. A truly outstanding Etna Rosso, made from grapes grown in the highest portion of Santo Spirito.’ - Ian D’Agata, Vinous, 94/100 (Dec 2016)
‘Refined and juicy. Very elegant. Racy and lighter tannins. Great stuff!’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (May 2016)
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