Wine Details

Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco Sicilia DOC

The Barbazzale Bianco is composed of predominantly Catarratto, the most typical, and widely planted, white grape variety in Sicily. As is characteristic of Catarratto wines, Barbazzale Bianco exhibits a pleasant freshness with delicate floral perfumes of wisteria and Scotch broom on a saline backdrop. Barbazzale is the name of the “contrada,” or wine district, in which the grapes are planted in the volcanic soil of Mt. Etna, lending a remarkable minerality to the wine.

Region:

Producer:

Cottanera

Classification:

SICILIA DOC

Variety:

95% CATARATTO 5% VIGNONER

Number of bottles produced:

60,000 bottles

Production area:

Contrada Cottanera, Castiglione di Sicilia

Altitude:

720 meters (2,362 feet) a.s.l.

Age of vines:

15 years

Yield:

9,000 kg/ha

Training:

Espalier

Vinification:

Cold soak and static setting. Temperature controlled fermentation at 16°C (60°F), for 20 days

Refining:

Stainless steel on lees for 3 months

Alcohol content:

13.0%

pH level:

3.4

Acidity:

5.2 g/l

Soil:

Lava-alluvial

Harvest:

First ten days of September - manual, with small crates

Recent press reviews

91

Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco Sicilia DOC 2021

James Suckling (91)- "This has aromas of lime pith, white grapefruit, dried herb and white tea. Some salty hints, too. It's medium-bodied with bright acidity and a compact, textured palate. Firm and focused catarratto. Drink now."

91

Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco Sicilia DOC 2020

James Suckling (91)- "Pretty nose with ripe pear, melon and a hint of chalk. Medium-bodied with a silky feel and plenty of minerally acidity pushing the clean fruit forward. Clean, flavorful finish. Catarratto with a dash of viognier. Drink now."

91

Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco Sicilia DOC 2019

International Wine Review (91)- "Medium yellow straw. Shows notes of ripe lemon, lemon shavings, and lemon curd on the nose. Broad with good depth and lingering rich flavors that mirror the nose with good balancing acidity and a viscous persistence at the back of the palate. Predominantly made of Catarratto from the Barbazzale contrada with a dash of Viogner."