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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: lemon blossom, white peach, herbs, mineral
Palate: citrus, green apple, saline, clean mineral
Cottanera's entry-level Etna Bianco: fresh, mineral and approachable, Carricante and Catarratto delivering the clean volcanic freshness of the north slope.
What it pairs with
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Grilled calamari with lemon
Fresh acidity and light mineral character are ideal with simply grilled squid. -
Bruschetta with tomato and olive oil
Refreshing acidity and light herbs harmonise with the simplicity of the dish. -
Fritto misto di pesce
The wine's bright citrus and clean acidity cut through the richness of mixed fried seafood.
How to serve Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled calamari with lemon, Bruschetta with tomato and olive oil, Fritto misto di pesce. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cottanera's Barbazzale Bianco (named for the estate's main location, Contrada Barbazzale, which borders the estate's primary vineyard) provides an accessible entry into Etna white wines, drawing on Carricante and Catarratto from the north slope.
- 2005: First Barbazzale Bianco vintage introduced to the Cottanera range
Facts
- Producer
- Cottanera · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Carricante (70%), Catarratto (30%)
- Classification
- Etna Bianco DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco
What does Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco taste like?
On the nose, lemon blossom, white peach, herbs, mineral. On the palate, citrus, green apple, saline, clean mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a crisp, clean, mineral finish. Cottanera's entry-level Etna Bianco: fresh, mineral and approachable, Carricante and Catarratto delivering the clean volcanic freshness of the north slope.
When should I drink Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco?
Drink 2-6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco?
Grilled calamari with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bruschetta with tomato and olive oil and Fritto misto di pesce. Fresh acidity and light mineral character are ideal with simply grilled squid.
What grapes are in Cottanera Barbazzale Bianco?
The blend is Carricante (70%), Catarratto (30%). The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.
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