Etna Rosso, Calderara Sottana, 2023
Initially more backward than the other crus, the 2023 has outstanding intensity and a higher level of tannin that the others. With that structure though is lovely sweet dark cherry fruit, Mediterranean herbs, fine earth, ash and smoke to balance. Long and sustained and of clear character. Calderara Sottana is one the great Grand Crus of Etna and benefits from what the estate describes as “true Elliptical terroir.” Hard, black basalt stones dot the vineyard at an elevation of 600-700m. Vine age ranges from 50-100 years old and the wine was aged in barrique and tonneaux for 14 months.
critic reviews
The 2023 Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana is dreamy, with a perfumed bouquet of rose, violet, smoke and sour citrus. This is wildly energetic and spry, with crisp red berry fruits and crunchy mineral tones that create an amazing tactile feel as sweet spice tones resonate throughout. The 2023 closes down hard through the finish, as expected in its youthful state. A saturation of crushed wild blueberry and lavender fades slowly.