Cottanera Etna Rosso Diciasettesalme 2019

Cottanera Etna Rosso Diciasettesalme 2019

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Sicily - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Cottanera Etna Rosso Diciasettesalme 2019

Colour

Ruby red.

Bouquet

The intense volcanic mineral contour, enriched with spices and nuances, envelops the varietal notes of small bramble fruit, shrubs and lentisk flowers with rosemary and myrtle berries.

Flavour

The palate is full and elegantly tannic, with vibrant freshness and strong sapid drive to make the drink slim and inviting. Long finish played on mineral and fruity notes.

Pairing

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Cottanera Etna Rosso Diciasettesalme 2019
Type Red still
Classification DOC Etna Rosso
Year 2019
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Origin Castiglione di Sicilia (CT)
Climate Altitude: 750 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Lava-alluvial.
Cultivation system Espalier
No. plants per hectare 5700
Yield per hectare 7000 kg
Harvest First 10 days into October. Harvesting manual, with small crates.
Vinification Gentle destemming and maceration with skin contact, at controlled temperature, 28°C, for about 25-30 days. Fermentation in controlled temperature, 26-28°C, with constant pumping of must over grapes and wine-pressing. Malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels.
Ageing 8 months in large oak barrel.
Total acidity 5.10 gr/L
pH 3.55
Allergens Contains sulphites

Official awards

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Description

Vintage

Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2019
Luca Maroni
90/99 
2019
Robert Parker
92/100 
2019
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2019
xtraWine
91/100 
2019
Vinous
89/100 
2018
Decanter
90/100 
2017
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2017
James Suckling
92/100 
2017
Vinous
92/100 
2017
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2016
James Suckling
92/100 
2016
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2016
Wine Spectator
91/100 
2016
Cottanera
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