{"product_id":"cottanera-etna-rosso-feudo-di-mezzo-2022","title":"Cottanera Etna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Rosso Feudo di Mezzo by Cottanera purely expresses the character of Nerello Mascalese. It presents a ruby red colour enriched with delicate garnet hues. The bouquet combines elegant notes of dog rose and violet with hints of orange peel, eucalyptus and sweet spices, all resting on a distinctive mineral base of graphite. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003esignificant structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by pronounced freshness and \u003cstrong\u003edense, refined tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, which blend into a pleasant softness. The sip finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finale\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for accompanying flavourful meat sauces and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia, on Mount Etna. The vines grow in the \u003cstrong\u003eContrada Diciassettesalme\u003c\/strong\u003e, at an altitude between 750 and 770 metres. The roots sink into a \u003cstrong\u003elava soil of volcanic origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives the wine a strong territorial character. The high-altitude climate favours perfect aromatic definition of the grapes. The vines, around thirty years old, are trained using the \u003cstrong\u003espurred cordon\u003c\/strong\u003e method with limited yields, ensuring a concentrated raw material with great expressive precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in October with a rigorous manual harvest. The bunches are destemmed to start the \u003cstrong\u003etemperature-controlled fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by constant punching down and pumping over. This is followed by a prolonged \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e of about thirty days, essential for gradually extracting colour and noble polyphenols. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and then matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period of fourteen to sixteen months. The process concludes with a further eighteen months of bottle ageing, fundamental for achieving final tannin integration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feudo di Mezzo embodies the passion of the Cambria family, who, with the \u003cstrong\u003eCottanera\u003c\/strong\u003e winery, have played a leading role in the revival of winemaking on the slopes of Etna. Supported by oenologist Lorenzo Landi, the company manages 65 hectares of vineyard, adhering to strict organic and sustainable practices. This outstanding project is rooted in Castiglione di Sicilia, where the deep \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Contrada Diciassettesalme shapes a distinctive territorial identity. The value of the 2021 vintage is sealed by \u003cstrong\u003eprestigious awards\u003c\/strong\u003e, including 95 points from Decanter and 93 from Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cottanera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47684388421803,"sku":"62388","price":49.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-ch\/products\/cottanera-etna-rosso-feudo-di-mezzo-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}