Tenuta delle Terre Nere was established by Marc de Grazia on the north side of Mount Etna and is renowned for bottling its finest contrade separately, much as Burgundy does with its crus. Feudo di Mezzo is one of the estate's Premier Cru sites, a small vineyard of just over a hectare in the commune of Castiglione di Sicilia.
Planted to Nerello Mascalese vines of 60 to 80 years of age, the vineyard sits at around 600 metres on deep, mixed volcanic soils rich in ash. This low elevation and gentle terroir give a velvety, shaded style of Etna Rosso with an enveloping bouquet of red fruits, spice and resinous herbs, with autumnal undertones. The palate is supple and generous, framed by notably sweet, fine-grained tannins, and the wine gains further luminosity as it ages.
A natural partner for roast pork, braised meats, game birds, rich ragù or a hearty lasagne.
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