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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 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 above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong, Mineral finish

Aroma: dark cherry, rose, volcanic earth, tobacco

Palate: cherry-plum, iron mineral, charcoal, dried herbs

Cottanera's single-contrada Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso: firmer and more structured than the estate red, showcasing the depth of this historic north-slope contrada.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Maiorchino Our pick Maiorchino is delicate for a pecorino when young and turns piquant, ageing from about 8 months to as long as 24. Etna Rosso crus bring firm tannin, high acidity and dark cherry depth, the structure for an old, sharp wheel.

How to serve Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled lamb with wild herbs and lemon, Pasta al cinghiale (wild boar ragu), Aged Pecorino Siciliano DOP. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cottanera introduced the Calderara Sottana single-contrada bottling in 2014 to highlight the exceptional quality of this historic north-slope plot, neighboured by the celebrated Terre Nere Calderara parcel. The wine represents the estate's most structured and age-worthy Etna Rosso.

  1. 2014First Calderara Sottana single-contrada vintage from Cottanera

Facts

Producer
Cottanera · visiting guide
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese
Classification
Etna Rosso DOC
Oak
18 months in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
13.5%
Price
€38-60 at retail
Drinking window
5-18 from vintage
First vintage
2014

Frequently asked about Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana

What does Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana taste like?

On the nose, dark cherry, rose, volcanic earth, tobacco. On the palate, cherry-plum, iron mineral, charcoal, dried herbs. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral finish. Cottanera's single-contrada Calderara Sottana Etna Rosso: firmer and more structured than the estate red, showcasing the depth of this historic north-slope contrada.

When should I drink Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana?

Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana?

Grilled lamb with wild herbs and lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta al cinghiale (wild boar ragu) and Aged Pecorino Siciliano DOP. The wine's firm tannins and herb complexity frame the lamb perfectly.

What grapes are in Cottanera Etna Rosso Calderara Sottana?

The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.

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