Cottanera
Etna Bianco Contrada Calderara 2023
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | 12 months on the lees in wood for about 40% of the mass; the remaining part matures in cement tanks |
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Carricante, Etna Bianco DOC 2023, 12.5% vol, 0.75 l
- Volcanic origin: Contrada Calderara, Castiglione di Sicilia; lava soil, 45-year-old vines
- Vinification: 40% fermented in French oak, the remainder in cement; 12 months on the lees
- Aromas and colour: straw yellow; white melon, peach, geranium and pronounced mineral notes
- Taste and pairings: fresh and rounded, slightly bitter finish; fish, shellfish, sushi
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cottanera Etna Bianco Contrada Calderara is a still white wine from the Etna area, made from Carricante grapes. On the nose, it reveals an intriguing bouquet of white melon, peach and geranium, enriched by clear mineral nuances and subtle notes from barrel ageing. On the palate, it is round and fresh, supported by a perfect acid-mineral balance that underpins a full-bodied structure. The sip unfolds with lively tension, finishing with a slightly bitter note that gives further drive and persistence to the drink.
Where it comes from
This Sicilian white originates in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the slopes of Etna. The grapes come from vines over forty years old, deeply rooted in volcanic soil of lava origin. This particular geological composition gives the wine its characteristic savoury and vibrant profile. The spur-pruned cordon training system and careful plant management limit yields, concentrating the expressiveness of the bunches. The black volcanic soils provide the ideal environment to enhance the vocation of these historic vines, bringing the energy and complexity of Contrada Calderara to the glass.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with an entirely manual harvest. The must undergoes fermentation in French oak barrels for part of the batch, while the remainder rests in concrete vats. This dual approach is also reflected in the next stage, where the wine undergoes a prolonged ageing on the lees for twelve months, again divided between wood and concrete. The entire process, carried out according to strict organic and sustainable farming practices, aims to shape a profile in which the softness imparted by the barrels is combined with the brilliant freshness preserved by the concrete.
History and Curiosities
On the majestic slopes of the volcano, Guglielmo and Enzo Cambria celebrate Sicilian excellence with this Etna Bianco DOC. Produced in Castiglione di Sicilia, the wine expresses the true vocation of the Carricante, an indigenous grape variety that has its roots in the rich volcanic soil. The result of old vines over forty years old, this white wine matures patiently between wood and cement, capturing the vibrant soul of Contrada Calderara. A genuine masterpiece of elegance that embodies the millennia-old heritage and powerful energy of the captivating black lands of Etna.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Lorenzo Landi
- Bottles produced: 300.000
- Hectares: 65
| Name | Cottanera Etna Bianco Contrada Calderara 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Cottanera |
| Story | History and Curiosities On the majestic slopes of the volcano, Guglielmo and Enzo Cambria celebrate Sicilian excellence with this Etna Bianco DOC. Produced in Castiglione di Sicilia, the wine expresses the true vocation of the Carricante, an indigenous grape variety that has its roots in the rich volcanic soil. The result of old vines over forty years old, this white wine matures patiently between wood and cement, capturing the vibrant soul of Contrada Calderara. A genuine masterpiece of elegance that embodies the millennia-old heritage and powerful energy of the captivating black lands of Etna. |
| Origin | Contrada Calderara, Castiglione di Sicilia |
| Soil composition | Volcanic (lava) soil |
| Cultivation system | Spur-pruned cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5700 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 50 quintals of grapes per hectare |
| Production technique | Fermentation in French oak tonneaux for about 40% of the mass and in cement vats for the remaining part; ageing for 12 months on the lees in wood (about 40%) and in cement vats for the rest. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in French oak tonneaux for about 40% of the mass; the remaining part ferments in concrete vats. |
| Aging | 12 months on the lees in wood for about 40% of the mass; the remaining part matures in cement tanks |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |