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Etna Bianco DOC 'Contrada Calderara' 2023 (750 ml.) Cottanera
The Etna Bianco 'Calderara' by Cottanera is a sublime wine that originates from the Calderara soil, a mix of black pumice and basalt, which enhances the typical minerality of Carricante. Cottanera aims to enhance the expressive uniqueness of its vineyards through a project that seeks to translate the voice of its five districts into wine. It is a sunny wine with great expressiveness, exuding salty vitality that enhances the sinuous body and the richness of the finish. A White destined for longevity.
- Product Category
- White Wine
- Denomination
- Etna DOC
- Grape variety / Raw material
- carricante
- Vintage or Cuvée
- 2023
- Format
- 750 ml.
- Nation
- Italy
- Region
- Sicily
- Alcohol Content
- 12.5% ABV (Alcohol by Volume)
- Service Temperature
- 8° - 10° C.
- Recommended Glass
- Fine long-stemmed glass
- Gastronomic Pairings
- Raw Fish, Seafood - Crustaceans - Mollusks, Fish Dishes, Seafood starters, Rice and Risottos, Fried foods
- 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-CALDERARA-2023
Cottanera
In the magical setting of Mount Etna, where the land tells ancient stories of lava and fire, lies the Cottanera winery, an enological gem of Sicily. Here, the wild and untamed nature of Etna meets the skilled hands of the winemakers, creating wines that embody 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 entities of Etna, celebrated for its ability to combine precision, freshness, and a strong territorial identity.
The production philosophy of Cottanera is a tribute to tradition, but with an eye towards the future. The winery embraces sustainable viticulture, respecting the volcanic nature of the soils and enhancing the peculiarities of the native grapes 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 typical structure of Nerello mascalese, with aromatic notes that evoke berries, spices, and a distinctive touch of flint. Each sip is a sensory journey among the slopes of Etna, an experience that tells of breathtaking landscapes and wine traditions passed down from generation to generation.
We invite every enthusiast to discover on Vino45 the extraordinary labels of Cottanera, an opportunity to immerse yourself 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: straw yellow Bouquet: fine and expresses notes of white melon, peach, geranium, and broom Taste: fresh, with good structure and minerality, balanced and harmonious.
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THE WINE
The Etna Bianco 'Calderara' by Cottanera is a sublime wine that originates from the Calderara soil, a mix of black pumice and basalt, which enhances the typical minerality of Carricante. Cottanera aims to enhance the expressive uniqueness of its vineyards through a project that seeks to translate the voice of its five districts into wine. It is a sunny wine with great expressiveness, which releases saline vitality, highlighting the sinuous body and the richness of the finish. A White destined for longevity.
THE COMPANY
To be included among the most important, also in terms of size, companies in the Etnean territory, Cottanera is a winemaking 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 agriculture-friendly landscape, ideal conditions for the conversion to vineyard that began in the early 1970s and continued decisively in the 1990s. It was during that period that all plots underwent progressive modernization, with the introduction of both local and international varieties, and it was also during that time that the estate reached its current hundred hectares, of which about 65 are currently planted with vineyards.
Among the rows, the native varieties of Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, and Inzolia grow alongside Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot grapes. Vines cultivated with full respect for nature, environment, and ecosystem produce precious, pure, rich, and concentrated fruits in every organoleptic nuance. Bunches that in the winery are interpreted in the spirit of the oldest local traditions, enhancing and valuing everything that the territory and the season have created.
The wines produced today by the winery in Castiglione di Sicilia are characterized by a modern touch, both fascinating and elegant in revealing their unmistakable Sicilian soul.