Etna Rosso DOC 2022 - Cottanera

SKU: 24211622
GTIN: 8032568960164
Category: Red
Producer: Cottanera
Grape variety: Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol: 14,5% Vol.
Volume: 0.75 L

21,50 €

28,67 € / L

incl. 19% VAT , plus

Delivery time: 2 - 5 Workdays (DE - int. shipments may differ)

Description
More about Cottanera

Item information	Value
Wine type:	Red wine Natural wine
Country:	Italy
Region:	Sicilia (Sicily)
Grape variety:	Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol:	14,5% Vol.
Vintage:	2022
Taste:	dry
Awards and Accolades:	Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 93 Points Gambero Rosso Gambero Rosso 2 Glasses James Suckling James Suckling 92 Points Bibenda 4 Grappoli I Vini di Veronelli 93 Points
Wine pairings:	Pasta with meat Sausage specialties Grilled and fried meat Vitello Tonnato Risotto with meat Stewed meat
Volume:	0.75 L
Classification:	DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
Type of cultivation:	Natural
Aging and Maturation:	Stainless Steel Tank In bottle
Vinification:	Maceration on the skins Hand harvesting Alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks Malolactic fermentation in wooden barrel Temperature-controlled fermentation
Allergens:	Contains sulphites
Storage potential:	2033+
Serving Temperature:	16-18 °C
Closure:	Natural Cork
Reference quantity:	1 L
Shipping weight:	1,40 kg
Content:	0,75 l

Cottanera, perched on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Castiglione di Sicilia, is a standout Sicilian winery with around 65 ha of vineyards planted from a 100 ha estate. Founded in the 1960s by Francesco Cambria, Cottanera originally combined vines and hazelnut groves before focusing solely on winemaking. In the 1990s his son Guglielmo and brother Enzo planted international varieties, later pivoting to native grapes like Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, and Carricante.

Cottanera: Volcanic Terroir and Tradition on Mount Etna

Located at roughly 700 m above sea level on solid lava-stone soils near the Alcantara River, the vineyards reflect Etna’s mineral-rich terroir. Today the estate honors its volcanic heritage by clearly labeling wines by contrada — including Zottorinoto, Feudo di Mezzo, Calderara, Diciassette Salme, and Cottanera—emphasizing plot expression. The flagship Zottorinoto bottling, from a 60-year-old vineyard at high altitude, is highly limited to around 2,000 bottles in top vintages.

Cottanera now focuses on Etna DOC whites and reds, producing regional stars like Barbazzale Bianco (Catarratto blend), vibrant Etna Rosso from Nerello Mascalese/Cappuccio, and site-specific Contrada wines like Feudo di Mezzo, Calderara, and Diciassette Salme. AMetodo Classico sparkling made from Nerello Mascalese is also part of their range.

Viticulture is sustainable—no herbicides are used, and most work is hand-labor by female teams, reflecting the family's philosophy that “land is invaluable”. This respect extends to winemaking approaches that preserve purity and site character, often using a blend of stainless steel, concrete, and oak fermentation depending on the wine.

Visitors can enjoy guided tastings and gourmet experiences on-site, sampling wines alongside wood-fired bread, olive oil, cheeses, and local cuisine—all in stunning volcanic surroundings. The winery also hosts light meals and aperitifs to immerse guests in the terroir story.

Cottanera successfully blends tradition and innovation, creating terroir-driven wines that reflect Etna's volcanic spirit. With an exciting lineup of whites, reds, rosé, and sparkling wines labeled by vineyard, the estate is a rising star in Etna and Sicily more broadly—one that honors land, heritage, and modern viticulture.

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Name: Cottanera
Address: Strada Provinciale 89
Postal code, City: 95030 Contrada Iannazzo Castiglione di Sicilia (CT)
Country: Italy
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: https://cottanera.it

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