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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

93

Contrada Zottorinoto Etna Rosso Riserva DOC 2019

James Suckling (93)- "This is a wild and earthy red with notes of watermelon, walnuts, ash, mineral and earth. It’s medium-bodied and chewy. Long, salty and savory. Drink or hold. "

3

Contrada Zottorinoto Etna Rosso Riserva DOC 2019

Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri (3 )- "Received the rating of 3 Glasses for extraordinary wines"

94

Contrada Zottorinoto Etna Rosso Riserva DOC 2017

James Suckling (94)- "A very creamy and refined 2017 with black-cherry, chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. Medium to full body with medium, round tannins and a savory finish. Drink or hold."

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