Etna Bianco 'Contrada Calderara' Cottanera

Etna DOC • Sicily • Cottanera
Category
White Wines
Winery
Cottanera
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Etna DOC
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Cold maceration for 24 hours, cold settling, fermentation in French tonneaux for the 40% and in concrete vats for the 60%
Aging
12 months on the lees in tonneaux for the 40% and in concrete vats for the 60%
Grape varieties
Carricante 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Etna DOC captures the distinctive personality of Sicily terroir. With 12.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Carricante 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards vine with an average age of 45 years old in a volcanic soil at 750 m above sea level in Contrada Calderara. Vinification: cold maceration for 24 hours, cold settling, fermentation in French tonneaux for the 40% and in concrete vats for the 60%. The wine is aged 12 months on the lees in tonneaux for the 40% and in concrete vats for the 60%. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

Mediterranean salads
Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
Seafood risotto
Shellfish and crustaceans
Fresh seafood and fish
Grilled vegetables with olive oil

About Sicily Wine Region

Sicilian producers blend indigenous grapes with international varieties, reflecting the island's rich cultural mix.

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