Cavanera Rovo delle Coturnie
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb, wild mushroom pasta, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the black volcanic slopes of Mount Etna, Cavanera Rovo delle Coturnie is a profound expression of high-altitude Sicilian viticulture. Grown at the Cavanera Etnea estate in Castiglione di Sicilia, nearly 700 meters above sea level, the vines thrive in dark, mineral-rich lava sands that impart a distinctive smoky, flinty character to the wine. The name 'Rovo delle Coturnie' evokes the wild blackberry brambles (rovo) and the rock partridges (coturnie) that populate this rugged, high-altitude landscape. Crafted from native Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, the wine undergoes traditional fermentation and is aged in noble oak casks, resulting in a refined, elegant red that balances bright red berry fruit, wild herbs, and fine-grained volcanic tannins. It captures the tension between the fiery heart of the volcano and the cool alpine-like breezes of the high slopes.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and his wife Vinizia Novara, Firriato is one of Sicily's premier wine producers, widely acclaimed for championing the island's viticultural renaissance. The estate spans remarkably diverse terroirs across Sicily, ranging from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Trapani countryside and the maritime climate of the island of Favignana to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Deeply committed to certified organic farming and sustainability, Firriato focuses on preserving authentic biodiversity by cultivating native Sicilian varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Grillo, alongside select international grapes. Their dynamic portfolio captures the distinct character of each microclimate through celebrated flagship wines like Harmonium, Ribeca, and the Etna-sourced Cavanera collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%