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Lazio Merlot IGP 'Sodale' 2018 (750 ml.) Family Cotarella
The 'Sodale' of Famiglia Cotarella is produced with pure merlot grapes, hand-picked from a vineyard located 300 meters above sea level. After fermentation in steel, the wine is aged in wooden barrels of different origins and toasting for at least 9 months. A red wine with notes of red fruit and sweet spices that blend in perfect harmony with the vanilla notes from the wood. A round, harmonious, and pleasant wine with a finish of good persistence and sweet tannins.
- Product Category
- Red Wine
- Denomination
- Lazio Rosso IGP
- Grape variety / Raw material
- Merlot
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2018
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Lazio
- Alcohol Content
- 13.5% vol.
- Operating Temperature
- 12° - 14° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Very wide tulip-shaped goblet
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Red Meats, Game (as in wild game or hunted animals)
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites (sulfites refer to sulfur dioxide that is added to wine to preserve it, thanks to its disinfectant, antioxidant, and stabilizing action)
CTR-SODALE-2018
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Cotarella
In the suggestive crossroads between Lazio and Umbria, where tradition meets innovation, the Cotarella winery comes to life. Born from the creative flair of a family of world-renowned enologists, with Riccardo Cotarella at the helm, this winemaking reality has become a reference point for those seeking elegant and modern wines that can captivate the most discerning palates internationally.
Immersed in the lush hilly landscapes of these two Italian regions, Cotarella has managed to capture the essence of the territory, producing wines that celebrate the IGP Umbria and Lazio denominations. The grape varieties cultivated, from Grechetto to Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflect a wise combination of local tradition and openness to the most appreciated international varieties. These grapes, nurtured with passion and respect for the environment, give rise to wines that stand out for their distinctive character and uncompromising quality.
Among the flagship labels of the winery, Montiano and Sodale rise as authentic expressions of the style signed by Cotarella. Montiano, with its complexity and aromatic depth, reveals a wine of great charm and structure, while Sodale enchants with its elegance and softness, representing a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.
We invite all enthusiasts to discover on Vino45 the Cotarella labels, a sensory journey through the hills of Lazio and Umbria, where every sip tells a story of passion, innovation, and respect for the land.
Address:
Loc. San Pietro - 05020 Montecchio (TR), Italy
Color: intense red, with violet reflections
Bouquet: notes of red fruit and sweet spices that blend in perfect harmony with the vanilla notes of the wood.
Taste: round, harmonious, pleasant with a finish of good persistence and sweet tannins
- Bibenda 5/5
- Robert Parker 92/100
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THE WINE
The 'Sodale' by Famiglia Cotarella is made with 100% merlot grapes, harvested by hand in a vineyard located 300 meters above sea level. After fermentation in stainless steel, the wine is aged in wooden barrels of different origins and toasting for at least 9 months. A red wine with notes of red fruit and sweet spices that blend in perfect harmony with the vanilla notes of the wood. A wine with a round, harmonious, pleasant taste, with a finish of good persistence and sweet tannins.
THE COMPANY
The bond between the Cotarella Family and the world of wine originated in the 1960s, when Antonio and Domenico Cotarella, winegrowers in Monterubiaglio, a district of the municipality of Castel Viscardo in the province of Terni, established the first winery for producing their own wine. The brothers Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella, both oenologists raised in a land of long wine traditions, driven by their father's passion, Domenico, founded the current “Falesco” in 1979, transforming what was a small family business into a successful wine company to be passed on to future generations.
It is here, at the crossroads of Umbria and Lazio, that wines of undeniable charm are born, characterized by a contemporary style while also distinguished by a particular longevity. Wines that in just a few decades have become ambassadors of Italian winemaking around the world.
The company currently covers a vineyard area of about 280 hectares, to which an additional ninety hectares currently leased are added. In a hilly area characterized by volcanic soils, both native varieties and international grapes are cultivated, so among the rows, one can find aleatico, trebbiano, malvasia, verdicchio, sangiovese, and vermentino, as well as merlot, syrah, viognier, and cabernet. Bunches grown in full respect of the environment and ecosystem, which in the winery are processed using the most modern and advanced oenological tools, always employed without ever distorting what the terroir and the season have expressed in the fruit.