The Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Rosso San Lorenzo 2023 is our Italian Wine of the Year for 2025. It comes from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, and is a compelling example of why the region now competes with the world’s best. Winemaker Marco de Grazia is the founder of Tenuta delle Terre Nere and a pioneer of Etna winemaking. James visited the estate earlier in the year to ask Marco how they made such a spectacular wine.
De Grazia describes the wine as having the perfect "balance between the structure and the richness and the elegance that shines right through." It’s a pure volcanic expression that impresses with its clarity and detail. It has a fleshy palate with full body, and crisp refreshing acidity and velvety tannins with a slightly dusty yet ripe texture.
