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Cottanera Contrada Zottorinoto Etna Rosso Riserva DOC

The Etna Rosso Riserva Zottorinoto is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese from the estate’s oldest (over 60 years) vines, located in the Zottorinoto Cru at incredible altitudes of over 2,500 feet. In this exceptional wine, the grapes express their deepest character with floral notes and Mediterranean herbs interwoven with red fruits (blueberries, raspberries and blackberries) and spicy vanilla and black tea. A velvety palate is balanced by the noble tannins. This is a wine for the most special of occasions.

Region:

SICILY

Producer:

Cottanera

Classification:

Etna Rosso DOC

Variety:

100% Nerello Mascalese

Number of bottles produced:

1978 bottles

Production area:

Contrada Zottorinoto, Castiglione di Sicilia

Altitude:

750-800 meters (2460-2624 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

60 years

Yield:

4,000 kg/ha

Training:

Espalier-gobelet

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:

24 months in Frenck oak barrels

Alcohol content:

14%

pH level:

3.63

Acidity:

5 g/l

Soil:

Lava-alluvial

Harvest:

Last week of October - manual, with small crates

Bottling:

Aged 24 months in bottle

Recent press reviews

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Contrada Zottorinoto Etna Rosso Riserva DOC 2020

Doctor Wine (98)- ""

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Contrada Zottorinoto Etna Rosso Riserva DOC 2020

Vini di Veronelli guide (94)- ""

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Contrada Zottorinoto Etna Rosso Riserva DOC 2020

Vinous Media (92)- "The 2020 Etna Rosso Zottorinoto is tightly wound and coy, with a subtle mix of spiced citrus, ashen stone and blueberry forming its understated and earthy bouquet. It washes across the palate with waves of mineral-infused red and black fruit supported by brisk acidity. Grippy and long, the 2020 finishes structured and tinged with bitter blackberry."

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