Wine Details

Cottanera Etna Bianco DOC

A pure expression of Mt. Etna, the Etna Bianco is 100% Caricante, an ancient Sicilian white grape variety, thought to have been growing on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna for at least a thousand years. Planted at high altitudes on the steep slopes of Mt. Etna, the grapes ripen slowly and steadily throughout the long growing season. On the nose, the Etna Bianco is bursting with citrus notes of lemon and cedar with orange blossom and jasmine. A full-bodied palate is supported by the marked acidity typical of this variety, imparting freshness and a long finish.

Region:

Producer:

Cottanera

Classification:

Etna DOC

Variety:

100% Carricante

Number of bottles produced:

30,000 bottles

Production area:

Contrada Cottanera e Diciassettesalme, Castiglione di Sicilia

Altitude:

720-750 meters (2362-2460 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

15-20 years

Yield:

6,500 kg/ha

Training:

Espalier

Vinification:

Cold maceration for about 24 hours, followed by cold setting. Temperature-controlled (16°C /61°F) fermentation in stainless steel, for 20-25 days.

Refining:

Stainless steel on lees for about 6 months, followed by bottle aging

Alcohol content:

12.5%

pH level:

3.38

Acidity:

5.5 g/l

Soil:

Lava-alluvial and lava clay

Harvest:

Last week of September - manual, with small crates

Recent press reviews

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Cottanera Etna Bianco DOC 2024

The Wine Advocate (91)- "The Cottanera 2024 Etna Bianco has a very fragrant bouquet with floral notes, lemon blossom and tropical fruits that give this wine a very playful and accessible character. It does not have the austerity and savory qualities that you sometimes find with this grape. Instead, it adopts those sweeter notes over a straight-shooting, medium-plus mouthfeel, making this wine ready to drink straight out of the gate."

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Cottanera Etna Bianco DOC 2023

James Suckling (91)- "Bright and aromatic, this offers exotic fruit character with hints of dried flowers, spices and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and lightly saltine with a dry, mineral-driven finish. Carricante."

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Cottanera Etna Bianco DOC 2023

Wine Advocate (91)- "The Cottanera 2023 Etna Bianco punches above its affordable price point. You get great value with this pretty wine that offers enticing aromas of white flower, honey, citrus, crushed stone and sea salt. The bouquet shows balanced intensity, and although the wine is thin and easy in terms of mouthfeel, you get plenty of freshness to pair with fried finger foods or appetizers."