Wine Details

Cottanera Etna Rosso DOC

Crafted from the autoctonous Sicilian grape Nerello Mascalese, a dark-skinned variety that grows most commonly on the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna, the grapes for this daily red come from some of the most prestigious “contrada” or single vineyard sites. The Etna Rosso DOC is vibrant ruby red in color with evident floral notes, fresh and intense, accompanied by perfumes of wild berries, currant and raspberry. In the mouth, the wine is lean, yet velvety, with long, sweet tannins complemented by lively and persistent fruit.

Region:

Producer:

Cottanera

Classification:

Etna DOC

Variety:

100% Nerello Mascalese

Number of bottles produced:

90,000

Production area:

Contrada Cottanera, Contrada Diciasettesalme, Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, Zottorinoto (Castiglione di Sicilia)

Altitude:

670-770 meters (2,198-2,526 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

25-30 years

Yield:

7,000 kg/ha

Training:

espalier

Vine density:

5,700 plants/ha

Vinification:

Destemming and temperature-controlled fermentation for 10-12 days. Maceration on the skins for about 25 days at 27-28°C (80-82°F) followed by malolactic fermentation and aging in stainless steel for ~10 months.

Refining:

6 months in bottle

Alcohol content:

14.5% vol.

pH level:

3.7

Acidity:

5.2 g/L

Soil:

Lava-alluvial and lava-clay

Time of harvest:

Mid-end of October

Harvest:

Manual, with small crates

Recent press reviews

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Cottanera Etna Rosso DOC 2023

Vinous Media (91)- "The 2023 Etna Rosso lifts from the glass with an inviting bouquet of autumnal spice, sage and dried black cherry. It's lifted and pretty in character with juicy acidity and violet-laced red and blue fruit tones. The 2023 aims to please, tapering off fresh."

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Cottanera Etna Rosso DOC 2022

James Suckling (92)- "A red with balance and finesse plus fine tannins and a fresh finish. Medium body, good fruit and a clean finish."

92

Cottanera Etna Rosso DOC 2022

Wine Advocate (92)- "The Cottanera 2022 Etna Rosso delivers bright fruit aromas of redcurrant, cherry and pomegranate seed. There is a pretty tartness at the back that adds to the wine's firmness and length. This Etna red is accessible and ready to drink, but it has enough textural strength to pair with breaded veal cutlets or deep-fried chicken."