Etna Rosato DOC COTTANERA
Sommelier score | 92/100 | 2024 |
Winery | COTTANERA |
Denomination | Etna Doc |
Vintage | 2023 |
Grapes | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
Alcohol content | 13,50% |
Cl | 75cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Winery headquarter | Cottanera Azienda Vinicola - Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) - Contrada Iannazzo, Strada Provinciale, 89 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Aperitif, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Warm fish appetizers, Mixed fried fish, swordfish, Sushi-sashimi, Fresh cheese, Sea bass |
Region | Sicily (Italy) |
Style | Medium-bodied and fragrant |
Wine list | Etna |
From vinification of 100% pure Nerello Mascalese grapes. The origin is the classic one of the DOC area of Castiglione di Sicilia, within the Cottanera company limits. Harvest takes place during the second ten days of September. Vinification involves an initial cryomaceration in the press at a controlled temperature below 4 ° C for 4-5 hours to achieve the perfect extraction of color. Cold maceration and subsequent static purification. Fermentation at a controlled temperature of 17 ° C for about 20 days. Finally, the refinement during which the wine ages in steel vats on the lees with frequent stirring.
Etna Rosato Doc Cottanera’s features
An onion skin color. Scent on the stands out for its floral notes of iris, wisteria and roses, accompanied by the freshness of aromatic herbs. Taste is that of a rich, deep wine with great sapidity that collects within itself the typical characteristics of the volcanic soil.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Etna Rosato Doc Cottanera
Excellent with fried tempura, risotto, semi-aged cheeses. The optimal serving temperature is 10 ° C in a high and wide glass.