In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Medium-Length, Herbal finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose, herbs, light volcanic mineral

Palate: tart cherry, red plum, saline, medium tannin

The Cottanera Etna Rosso is the estate's primary north-slope red: approachable and fruit-forward, with Nerello's cherry character and Etna's herbaceous mineral finish.

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al ragu di maiale
    The wine's cherry fruit and herb notes match the sweet pork ragu.
  • Grilled chicken thighs with lemon and rosemary
    Light-medium body and herbal acidity pair naturally with the herb-roasted poultry.
  • Caponata
    The wine's brightness and clean acidity harmonise with the sweet-and-sour aubergine.

History

Cottanera was founded in 1994 by the Cambria brothers on Etna's north slope. The Contrada Diciassettesalme Etna Rosso reflects the estate's prime vineyard on the Alcantara Valley rim, and is the benchmark entry for the Cottanera native-grape range.

  1. 1994 — Cottanera founded in Castiglione di Sicilia
  2. 2010 — Contrada Diciassettesalme bottling established as the flagship Etna Rosso

Facts

Producer
Cottanera
Grapes
Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%)
Classification
Etna Rosso DOC
Oak
12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
ABV
13.5%
Price
€25-38 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage
First vintage
2010

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic nerello cappuccio nerello mascalese occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with pork pairs with poultry price trade up still red value pick
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