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Etna Rosso DOC 'Contrada Feudo di Mezzo' 2016 (750 ml.) Cottanera
The cru Etna Rosso 'Contrada Feudo di Mezzo' by Cottanera comes from the rows of Nerello Mascalese that flow from the volcanic slopes of Etna down to the valley of the cold Alcantara river. The strong temperature variation and the volcanic and alluvial soils allow for a Red that is perfectly balanced between aromaticity and structure. A fresh and fragrant wine, capable of faithfully expressing the unique characteristics of such a complex grape variety as Nerello: a long-lived wine with dense tannins, of great longevity.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Nerello Mascalese
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2016
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Alcohol Content
- 13.5% vol.
- Operating Temperature
- 16° – 18° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Wide goblet with a long stem
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Roast Meats, Red Meats, Game (as in wild game or hunted animals), Earth Primaries, Aged Cheeses
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
CTN-FEUDO-DI-MEZZO-2016
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Cottanera
In the magical setting of Mount Etna, where the land tells ancient stories of lava and fire, lies the winery Cottanera, a wine gem of Sicily. Here, the wild and untamed nature of Etna meets the skilled hands of the winemakers, giving life to wines that are the very essence of this unique and fascinating territory. Cottanera, with its passion for viticulture, has quickly established itself as one of the most solid and promising realities of Etna, celebrated for its ability to combine precision, freshness, and a strong territorial identity.
The production philosophy of Cottanera is a hymn to tradition, but with an eye on the future. The winery embraces sustainable viticulture, respecting the volcanic nature of the soils and enhancing the peculiarities of the indigenous grape varieties of the area. Nerello Mascalese and Carricante are the varieties that dominate the vineyards, cultivated with care and dedication, to best express the minerality and complexity of the Etnean terroir.
Among the main labels, the Etna Rosso Contrada Zottorinotto stands out, a wine that embodies the elegance and structure typical of Nerello Mascalese, with aromatic notes that evoke berries, spices, and an unmistakable hint of flint. Each sip is a sensory journey through the slopes of Etna, an experience that tells of breathtaking landscapes and winemaking traditions passed down from generation to generation.
We invite every enthusiast to discover on Vino45 the extraordinary labels of Cottanera, an opportunity to immerse oneself in the volcanic magic of Etna and be seduced by wines of rare authenticity and character.
Address:
Strada Provinciale, 89 - Contrada Iannazzo, 95030 - Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), Italy
Color: light garnet ruby
Bouquet: floral scents with notes that can also range to red fruits
Taste: great structure with dense and austere tannins but not harsh. Length on the finish confirms great longevity.
- Gambero Rosso 3/3
- Bibenda 4/5
- Robert Parker 94/100
- James Suckling 92/100
- The Best Wines of Italy 90/100
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THE WINE
The cru Etna Rosso 'Contrada Feudo di Mezzo' by Cottanera is born from the rows of Nerello Mascalese that flow from the volcanic slopes of Etna down to the valley of the cold Alcantara river. The strong temperature variation and the volcanic and alluvial soils allow for the production of a Red that is perfectly balanced between aromaticity and structure. A fresh and fragrant wine, capable of faithfully translating the unique characteristics of such a complex grape variety as Nerello: a long-lived wine with dense tannins, of great longevity.
THE COMPANY
To be included among those that are today the most important, also in terms of size, companies in the Etna area, Cottanera is a wine-making reality that started as a hazelnut grove in the early 1960s, thanks to the work of the grandfather of the current owners, Francesco Cambria.
We are at an altitude of about seven hundred meters above sea level, in the Catanese municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, in a beautiful area on the northern slope of the volcano, characterized by a particularly agricultural context, an ideal condition for the conversion to vineyard that began in the early 1970s and continued decisively in the 1990s. It was during that period that all the plots underwent a progressive modernization, with the introduction of also international varieties, and it was also during that time that the company’s estate reached its current one hundred hectares, of which about 65 are currently planted with vineyards.
Among the rows, the indigenous varieties of carricante, nerello mascalese, and inzolia grow alongside syrah, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and merlot grapes. Vines cultivated in full respect of nature, the environment, and the ecosystem produce precious, genuine fruits, rich and concentrated in every organoleptic nuance. Bunches that in the cellar are interpreted according to the most ancient local traditions, enhancing and valuing all that the territory and the season have created.
The wines produced today by the winery in Castiglione di Sicilia are characterized by a modern flair, both fascinating and elegant in revealing their unmistakable Sicilian soul.