Wine Advocate (93+)- "The Cottanera 2017 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo draws its fruit from one of the grand cru sites of Etna, if you care to classify the appellation vineyards in that manner. From a hot vintage, this wine shows depth and concentration that gives the wine weight and a heavy center of gravity. That makes all the difference in terms of mouthfeel. This wine finishes fermentation in oak and ages in French oak casks for up to 16 months, and the wine's volume and texture have been considerably enhanced as a result. The quality of fruit is solid, and the wine shows pretty acidity thanks to vineyard sites located at a cool 750 meters in elevation."
Falstaff Magazine (93)- "Elegant, bright ruby red. Delicate, red berry nose, with a hint of sea salt, cold smoke, iron aftertaste and light earthy notes. Dense and firm on the palate, shows powerful, tight tannins, hearty, extends over the tongue for a long time, earthy finish."
Wine Advocate (94)- "This vintage was already rated, but I've come back to check on the wine's progress. The 2016 Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo is holding steady and firm, still showing youthful brightness. The bouquet reveals a delicate embroidery of dried cassis, cherry, smoke and campfire ash. A volcanic heart and soul distinguish this wine. The tannins are nicely tucked into the silky fiber of this age-worthy Nerello Mascalese."
