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SKU 930842
$38.75/bottle
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The Tenuta Tascante 2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante takes a little while longer to open aromatically compared to some of the other wines in this impressive flight from Etna. That initial shyness melts away quickly as the wine takes on more air and intensity in the glass. It settles on wild cherry, rosemary or Mediterranean herb and pressed violet. You get a good sense of the incredibly fine and articulate nature of Nerello Mascalese, especially when the grape is expressed with a hands-off winemaking style. There is a salty or mineral note on the close. Production is 5,700 bottles.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Region
Sicily
The beautiful island of Sicily has been growing grapevines and producing wines for thousands of years, ever since the ancient Greeks first landed on its golden shores and noticed the island's true potential as a haven for quality grapes. Today, the island is one of Italy's primary wine regions, and even though over eighty percent of Sicily's grapevines are used for the production of sweet fortified wines, the remaining wineries making other wine styles are renowned around the world for their quality and character. Indeed, Sicilian wineries are famed for their ability to capture something of the sun-drenched region in their wines, and the vines they cultivate benefit enormously from the almost constant sunshine and the incredibly fertile volcanic soils which typify the island.
Appellation
Etna
Etna, a captivating wine appellation nestled on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy, is gaining global recognition for its unique and expressive wines. The region's volcanic soils, shaped by the active volcano, impart distinctive mineral nuances to the wines, making Etna wines truly exceptional. Primarily focused on the indigenous Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, these wines showcase vibrant acidity, red fruit flavors, and an intriguing volcanic terroir. The high-altitude vineyards, coupled with varying microclimates, contribute to the complexity and finesse of Etna wines. Embracing both tradition and innovation, Etna stands as a testament to the fascinating interplay between terroir and grape varieties, offering wine enthusiasts a unique and memorable tasting experience.
WA95pts
Wine Advocate
The Tenuta Tascante 2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante takes a little while longer to open aromatically compared to some of the other wines in this impressive flight from Etna. That initial shyness melts away quickly as the wine takes on more air and intensity in the glass. It settles on wild cherry, rosemary or Mediterranean herb and pressed violet. You get a good sense of the incredibly fine and articulate nature of Nerello Mascalese, especially when the grape is expressed with a hands-off winemaking style. There is a salty or mineral note on the close. Production is 5,700 bottles.
JS94pts
James Suckling
Aromas of ash, baked strawberry and toasted herbs. Medium-to full-bodied with silky tannins. Mineral, with some savory herbal character, but it remains pleasantly red-fruited throughout. Very well layered and balanced. Drink or hold.
VM93pts
Vinous Media
The 2019 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante is remarkably pretty, wafting up from the glass with dusty rose and cherry complicated by ashen stone. It soothes with its silky textures and ripe red berry fruits. Vibrant acidity maintains a lovely energy throughout. Fine tannins linger, flexing its youthful structure as the 2019 finishes potent yet fresh and wonderfully perfumed. This is a beautiful interpretation of Rampante fruit.
Winery Notes
Mt Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, is situated on the eastern side of Sicily and is home to some of Italy’s most dramatic wine landscapes. The Etna DOC is divided into 132 Contrade, or wine districts. Each Contrada is characterized by its soil components and the age of the lava formations in the vineyards. Tasca works in four Contrade located on the northern side of Mt. Etna. Contrada Rampante is located between Passopisciaro and Randazzo and is a 4.28 ha vineyard that has large dry-stone wall terraces at an average slope of 4.7% with volcanic formations that date from 4,000 – 15,000 years ago. Contrada Rampante is 100% Nerello Mascalese aged 12 months in 25 hl Slavonia oak casks.
