This 12 months specifically confirmed us how the Etna area, which includes about 1,100 hectares of vineyards and produces about six million bottles per 12 months, is taking high quality to a brand new degree within the bottle. One instance was the ripe but contemporary and polished 2022 reds coming onto the market, and the opposite is the constant high quality and complexity of whites, most of that are constructed from the carricante grape.
“For me, 2022 is a very nice 12 months for reds,” stated Marco de Grazia, the proprietor of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary classic with 2022. “It’s a must to want to return to 2016 or 2011 for a 12 months like that to search out this high quality. It’s unimaginable.”
He, like different winemakers, admits that 2022 was a highly regarded and dry 12 months, however he stated the wines they made weren’t overly alcoholic and remained contemporary and centered. “I’ve labored throughout Italy and this area appears to be much less affected by the warmth and dryness; it’s actually loopy,” he stated. “It’s clear that outdated vines actually can deal with the recent and dry climate. This 12 months [2024] it’s actually true. Younger wines are struggling however outdated vines are simply positive.
“We’re higher yearly in Etna,” de Grazia add. “We’re extra exact in our vineyards and vineyard, and also you see the distinction extra.”
