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Among the crus of Tenuta delle Terre Nere, Guardiola is the one with the most powerful and original character. The high altitude of the vineyards, 800-1000 meters, and the consequent aridity of the soils exacerbate the acidity of the wine and accentuate its tannins. Therefore, it takes longer to relax and express itself.

Calderara Sottana is a single vineyard wine produced only from vineyards between 50-100 years old. Of all our single vineyard wines it is perhaps the most complete: much like a wide angle lens encompasses the most ample panorama, so Calderara seems to contain and display the widest spectrum of flavors, bouquets, nuances.

Made from very fine Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio from low yielding vineyards (35 Hl. Per hectar), both young and old. 

Feudo di Mezzo is the largest cru in the appellation, a homogenous character, but with clear qualitative variations – much like one could say of Clos de Vougeot in Burgundy. From the best parcels – such as our “Quadro delle Rose” - it betrays a dusky character, autumnal tones in its cedary-spicy bouquet. 

Barbazzale Etna Rosso DOC - Cantina Cottanera
Among the red wines of Etna we offer Barbazzale from the Cottanera winery. Produced in the Castiglione di Sicilia area, on the northern slope of Etna, from native Nerello Mascalese grapes with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio, Barbazzale Rosso is a wine with mineral nuances, pleasantly fresh and with good acidity. Perfect to accompany an excellent pizza.

Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Diciassettesalme - Cottanera
Etna Rosso Contrada Diciassettesalme is one of the crus of the Cottanera winery. Produced in Castiglione di Sicilia in the vineyards of the Diciassettesalme district, from 100% native Nerello Mascalese grapes, it is a red wine of great structure and complexity, with a rich bouquet in fruity, herbaceous and mineral notes and with a slightly balsamic finish.

Etna Rosso DOC Contrada Feudo di Mezzo - Cottanera
The Etna Rosso Contrada Feudo di Mezzo is one of the cru wines of the Cottanera winery. Produced in Castiglione di Sicilia in the vineyards of the Feudo di Mezzo district, from 100% native Nerello Mascalese grapes, it is a red wine of extraordinary finesse and elegance and of great longevity confirmed by the long and persistent finish.