Wine Details

Cottanera Contrada Diciassettesalme Oltre la ferrovia Etna Rosso DOC

The Nerello Mascalese grapes for the Etna Rosso Diciassettesalme come from the contrada of the same name. “Diciasettesalme” indicates the 25-hectare Cru, which corresponds to 17 (diciasette in Italian) Salme, an antique Sicialian unit of measurement. The lava-clay soil in the vineyard yields a wine with strength, dense tannins and an intense ruby red color. On the nose, mixed berry perfumes turn softly into herbal notes, such as mauve, thyme and juniper, interlaced with the mineral sensations typical of the variety and vineyards. Perfectly balanced tannins finish with a balsamic note.

Region:

Producer:

Cottanera

Classification:

Etna Rosso DOC

Variety:

100% Nerello Mascalese

Number of bottles produced:

15,000 bottles

Production area:

Contrada Diciassettesalme, Castiglione di Sicilia

Altitude:

750 meters (2460 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

12 years

Yield:

7,000 kg/ha

Training:

Espalier

Vinification:

Gentle destemming and temperature-controlled (28°C /82°F) maceration on the skins for about 30 days. Temperature-controlled fermentation (26-28°C/78-82°F), with constant pump-overs and pressing. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.

Refining:

8 months in large oak barrels

Alcohol content:

14.0%

pH level:

3.75

Acidity:

5.1 g/l

Soil:

Lava-alluvial

Harvest:

First ten days of October - manual, with small crates

Recent press reviews

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Cottanera Contrada Diciassettesalme Oltre la ferrovia Etna Rosso DOC 2022

Vinous Media (92)- "The 2022 Etna Rosso Diciassettesalme has a richly inviting bouquet of mocha, plum sauce, sweet sage and confectionery spice. Elegant textures of pure silk host polished red and blue fruits alongside tantalizing acidity. It tapers off structured and long with a tart berry saturation, edgy tannins and a pleasant bitter tone."

92

Cottanera Contrada Diciassettesalme Oltre la ferrovia Etna Rosso DOC 2022

James Suckling (92)- "Balanced, seductive and velvety with aromas of sour cherries, warm herbs and some dried spices. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Racy and succulent with a savory, peppery finish and length. Drink or hold."

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Cottanera Contrada Diciassettesalme Etna Rosso DOC 2021

Decanter (93)- "Vivid ruby with garnet hues, this volcanic red boasts fresh black cherry and dried blackberry aromas. Toasty notes, liquorice, and minerality add complexity. Concentrated palate, supple tannins, refreshing acidity. Elegant yet robust, with a hint of heat on the finish."