The Tenuta delle Terre Nere, born from over 40 years of passion and expertise by Marc De Grazia, is located in the hillside region between Solicchiata and Randazzo, on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, the area renowned for producing some of the finest red wines in the Etna region. The estate spans about 45 hectares, divided into 29 plots and, most importantly, 9 “contrade”, each with its own unique characteristics. The soils vary in composition and the vineyards are planted at altitudes ranging from 600 to 1000 meters above sea level.
«Between Solicchiata and Randazzo lies a 45-hectare estate, divided into 9 unique “contrade”»
The Philosophy Behind Every Bottle
The winery’s philosophy is straightforward: given the region’s extreme climate, meticulous vineyard care is essential to achieving ideal ripeness. With excellent grapes as the foundation, minimal intervention in the cellar allows the unique characteristics of each grape variety, microclimate, and volcanic terroir to shine in every wine. It’s not about pursuing perfection, but about finding the perfect balance between what nature provides and what experience, sensitivity and imagination suggest.
Celebrating Terroir: The Art of Single-Contrada Winemaking
Since the first harvest in 2002, the grapes from each “contrada” have been vinified and bottled separately, showcasing the multifaceted virtues of Mount Etna in their purest form. This extraordinary place, where nature is both harsh and generous, is embraced with a commitment to sustainability, certified organic practices, and an ethical approach to the land. Honoring both ancient and modern knowledge, the goal is to preserve what has been passed down and hand it to future generations in an even better, more beautiful and more abundant condition.
«Here, the mission is to ethically express the diverse virtues of Etna in their purest form»
WINERY OPENINGS, TOURS AND TASTINGS
– Monday through Friday, by appointment: tel. 0039 095 924 002, visite@tenutaterrenere.com, www.tenutaterrenere.com/en/book/ (arrive 10 minutes in advance of the start time of the visit)
– Tasting also possible on Saturdays, with reservations well in advance
– Tours in Italian and English
– 10 tasting possibilities (2 to 4 people minimum depending on choice of tasting route, durations varying from 1.5 to 8 hours, some tastings only for private individuals, some tastings only for professionals in the restaurant and wine sales with price on request, some with vineyard tours):
Cellar and Vineyard (short tour of the vineyards and winery and tasting with 3 glasses, duration 1.5 h, from about 35 euros)
Terre Nere (tasting with 5 glasses of all variants of still wine allowed in the Doc and short tour of the vineyards of Calderara Sottana, duration 1.5 h, from about 50 euros)
Vigne di Eli (visit to “Le Vigne di Eli” project, tasting with 4 glasses, duration 1.5 h, from about 50 euros)
Multi-faceted Etna Bianco (this tour shows the vineyards of the north slope and allows you to compare with a tasting of 5 glasses in the winery the difference in expression of the 3 different terroirs of the 3 different slopes of Etna Doc, duration 2 h, from about 90 euros)
Etna Red Cru (an in-depth exploration of the north side of the Etna through deep analysis and comparison of terroirs and different nuances in the glass through a tasting of 5 glasses, duration 2 h, from about 90 euros)
Grand Cru – Prephylloxera (tasting with 4 goblets where you can taste the Calderara Sottana Pre-Phylloxera from a vineyard over 150 years old, duration 2 h, from about 120 euro)
Grand Cru – Bocca D’Orzo (tasting tour with 4 goblets starring Grand Cru and Bocca D’Orzo wine, available Mondays and Tuesdays only, duration 2 h, from about 120 euros)
Geological Tour (geological tour to the lava flows of the northern slope with an in-depth study of the soils that give life to the Cru and their tasting to follow, meeting at Piano Provenzana-Linguaglossa in the morning h 9 for the geological excursion with guide for about 3 h and in the afternoon visit of the estate and tasting with 3 glasses for about 1.5 h, lunch is not included and it is therefore recommended to book a restaurant near the venue for h 12.30, total duration of the tour about 8 h, from about 120 euro)
Exclusive-Private Tasting (overview of the winery’s production through a dedicated and in-depth tasting of 6 glasses, duration 2 h, from about 160 euros)
Retrospective-Private Tasting (a 6-glass comparison between the current vintage and an old one to discover the evolution of the winery’s white and red wines and discover their longevity, duration 2 h, from about 160 euros)
– Lunches are exceptionally organized for groups, from a minimum of 10 to a maximum of 25 people
– Wines can be purchased at the winery by appointment using the information request form (www.tenutaterrenere.com/contatti/)
CONTACTS
Contrada Calderara snc
95036 Randazzo (CT)
tel. 095 924 002
info@tenutaterrenere.com
www.tenutaterrenere.com
