The 2023 Tenuta delle Terre Nere “San Lorenzo” is a striking Etna Rosso from the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, crafted almost exclusively from the indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape. It pours a deep ruby hue and offers a complex, perfumed bouquet of ripe red berries, blood orange, spice, and floral-lavender overtones, followed by a palate that is full-bodied yet elegant — marked by velvety, finely-tuned tannins, bright acidity, and a lingering, mineral-inflected finish.

“San Lorenzo” comes from vineyards located on the northern slope of Mount Etna, at around 700–750 meters above sea level, on soils composed of volcanic ash, pumice, and ancient lava-derived rock. The estate’s vines are old, many 70–100 years, and grown with respect for tradition — a combination of altitude, volcanic terroir, and careful

 vinification yields wines with a distinct balance of power, finesse, and minerality. The 2023 vintage exemplifies how terroir and tradition in this region can produce wines with elegance, depth, and a powerful sense of place."

Critical Acclaim:

98 Points, James Suckling:

• #1 Top 100 Wines of 2025: The remarkable floral style includes bright, leesy character, deep blood oranges, red cherries and cinnamon. Fleshy palate with full body, crisp and refreshing acidity and velvety tannins with a slightly dusty yet ripe texture. Very well-packed, fine-tuned and long. Drinkable now but best from 2026."

97 Points, Vinous Media:

• "The 2023 Etna Rosso San Lorenzo is surprisingly rich and spicy in this vintage. Cloves and cinnamon sticks combine with hints of cherry sauce and blood orange. This is elegant in style, with seamlessly silken textures and depths of ripe red berry fruits that saturate the palate in primary concentration. Powerful and potent, the 2023 finishes with extreme length and a staining of liquid lavender that lingers for well over a minute. The 2023 is unlike any San Lorenzo I've yet tasted. This has unbelievable depth."