James Suckling (92)- "This offers a spicy character with ripe cherries and wild strawberries, as well as hints of dried flowers and earthy complexity. Medium-bodied with a dusty texture and a vibrant core of fruit. Zesty and mineral nuances at the end. Drink or hold."
Decanter (95)- "On the northern slope of Etna, Cottanera’s vineyard in the Contrada Feudo di Mezzo is some two hectares of volcanic black powder and small lava stones planted to Nerello Mascalese, the vines averaging 40 years of age. Following strict selection of the grapes and a long maceration, malolactic fermentation is carried out in 20hl-30hl French oak casks. The wine is then aged for 14-16 months in French oak casks and 18 months in bottle. Super nose of red and black fruits, meaty reduction, liquorice, fresh bay leaf and coal embers. Fresh palate with a core of bright fruit, good length. Real Etna character. (Jason Millar) Intense, finely delineated aromas: smoke, spice, cherries and autumn leaves. Water on stones minerality. Harmonious, nervy, long, sinewy, poised. (Susan Hulme MW) An unusual meaty, nutmeg aroma, followed by sweetly ripe dark berry fruit and nicely integrated oak. A bit drying towards the finish. (Anthony Rose)"
Wine Advocate (94)- "The Cottanera 2020 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is a wine of pretty tension and brightness. This light, garnet-colored expression of Nerello Mascalese offers lifted aromas of wild cherry, redcurrant and damson plum. There is a momentary note of raspberry-like sweetness on the mid-palate, but the wine extends to graphite aromas and shaved pencil. This is a nicely balanced interpretation of a warm vintage."
