Etna Bianco DOC COTTANERA
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | COTTANERA |
| Denomination | Etna Doc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Carricante |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | Cottanera Azienda Vinicola - Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) - Contrada Iannazzo, Strada Provinciale, 89 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Warm fish appetizers, Steamed fish Hors d'oeuvres, Aperitif, Risotto with seafood, Mussels, Grilled Fish, White Meat, Mixed fried fish |
| Region | Sicily (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Etna |
From the vinification in purity of precious and selected 100% pure Carricante grapes. The origin is that of the territory included within the company limits, in the Castiglione di Sicilia estate. Harvest takes place during the last week of September then vinification follows, with cold maceration for about 24 hours and subsequent static decantation. Fermentation takes place in steel at a controlled temperature of 16 ° C for about 20-25 days. The refinement, on the other hand, takes place for at least 6 months, during which the wine ages in steel on the lees for about 6 further months for a total of 12 months.
Etna Bianco DOC Cottanera
A straw yellow color. Citrus notes of lemon and cedar with orange blossom and jasmine. Taste is full-bodied but well supported by the acidity which gives the tasting a rare freshness with a long finish.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this Etna Bianco DOC Cottanera
Excellent with spicy vegetarian dishes, raw fish, seafood, blue fish. The optimal serving temperature is 8 ° C in a high and wide wine glass. Vol.
