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.