2023 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino

Nerello Mascalese - 750ML
$169.94
In Stock: 17 btls
Ships Immediately
Pre-Arrival: 0 btls
ETA: Sep. 2025
Most orders placed M-F by 3pm (PT) ship same day.
Orders placed on a weekend or holiday will ship the next business day.
Shipping Info

Free storage available
Wine Storage

REVIEWS

VN 97 JS 96
VN 97

Vinous, May 2025

The 2023 Etna Rosso Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino Calderara Sottana opens like a flower shop on the nose, intensely layered with depths of black cherry and spice. This is more lifted and graceful than expected...
JS 96

jamessuckling.com, July 2025

Exquisite, this has an intense Mediterranean style with cherry-jelly and strawberry aromas enhanced by licorice, cola, earthy minerality and whiffs of smoke. Medium- to full-bodied. Very chewy and balanced, it•s youthful...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Nerello Mascalese
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Sub-region Etna
Vintage 2023
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.5%
Closure Cork

The 2023 Terre Nere Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino is a red wine crafted from the Nerello Mascalese grape, a varietal celebrated for its distinctive character and complexity. Produced by Tenuta delle Terre Nere, this wine hails from the Etna region in Sicily, Italy, a region famed for its unique volcanic soils which impart a distinct minerality to the wines.

While professional reviews are currently unavailable for this specific vintage, it is important to note that wines from this producer and region often receive accolades for their quality and expression. The Nerello Mascalese grape, indigenous to Sicily, is known for producing wines with a vibrant color, structured tannins, and notes of red fruit and spice. These wines typically exhibit a remarkable balance between acidity and astringency, allowing them to age gracefully.

The 2023 Terre Nere Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino is expected to continue this tradition, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and aromas characteristic of its terroir. The absence of reviews means consumers will need to rely on the winery's reputation and the typical profile of Nerello Mascalese wines from this area. However, the historical acclaim of Tenuta delle Terre Nere's wines suggests that this vintage is likely to be well-crafted and expressive.

As a wine with a cork closure, it promises the potential for aging, allowing the complex flavors to develop further over time. Enthusiasts of Sicilian wines and those curious about the nuanced expression of Nerello Mascalese can look forward to experiencing what this vintage has to offer, while keeping an eye out for forthcoming reviews to provide additional insights.