have an ancient winery here which has been in Nathalie’s family since 1540

Made from Carricante grapes grown in Contrada Muganazzi in Passopisciaro on the northern slopes of the active volcano Mount Etna in Sicily

Bottled directly - unfined

This blend can pair with a handful of dishes but a few we highly recommend trying are: baked ham with a honey

Vineyard age (year of planting):

Cottanera Barbazzale Catarratto, 2020 cherries have an ancient winery hereMelon, yellow flowers, white peach, lime kaffir. Palate is soft lemon curd, saline minerality and delicate flowers on a nectarine finish. Catarratto is the most typical and widely planted white grape variety in Sicily. Aged 3 months on the lees (for texture) in stainless steel. Barbazzale is the name of the contrada, or wine district, in which the grapes are planted in the volcanic soil of Mt. Etna, lending a remarkable minerality to the wine.