{"product_id":"cottanera-etna-rosso-zottorinoto-riserva-2019","title":"Cottanera Etna Rosso Zottorinoto Riserva 2019","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Rosso Zottorinoto Riserva by Cottanera expresses the purest character of \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its ruby colour and elegant garnet highlights, it reveals an aromatic profile marked by distinct volcanic nuances, enriched with notes of sweet spices, blackcurrant, camphor, and aromatic herbs such as rosemary and marjoram. On the palate, it stands out for its great elegance, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003esilky tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a fresh, savoury progression that gives verve to a well-structured body. The sip finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent balsamic finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting its significant ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is born on the slopes of Mount Etna, in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia, within the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eContrada Zottorinoto\u003c\/strong\u003e. The vineyards are situated at an altitude between 750 and 800 metres, rooted in \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that impart a pronounced minerality to the flavour profile. The presence of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plants reaching up to sixty years of age, ensures grapes of extraordinary aromatic concentration, capable of transferring all the complexity and energy of the lava terroir into the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest is carried out by hand at the end of October, with meticulous \u003cstrong\u003eselection of the bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e directly in the vineyard. After gentle destemming, the must undergoes maceration on the skins for about thirty days at a controlled temperature. Fermentation is accompanied by constant pumping over and punching down to encourage optimal extraction. The process continues with malolactic fermentation and an ageing period of twenty-four months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, finally concluding with a crucial \u003cstrong\u003erest in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e for a further two years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of the dedication of the Cambria family, Zottorinoto by Cottanera embodies the true vocation of the \u003cstrong\u003eEtna DOC Riserva\u003c\/strong\u003e. This fine Nerello Mascalese is produced from \u003cstrong\u003eold vines aged 60 years\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated on the volcanic soils of Contrada Zottorinoto. Thanks to meticulous manual harvesting at the end of October, only the best bunches are selected, beginning a maturation process of 24 months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and a further 24 months in bottle. A multi-award-winning masterpiece distinguished by its silky tannins, persistent balsamic finish and extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cottanera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44514335490219,"sku":"49485","price":98.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cottanera-etna-rosso-zottorinoto-riserva-2019_49485_1_ae1587ff-1292-437d-8b37-74d1b9a300ed.webp?v=1773724672","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-dk\/products\/cottanera-etna-rosso-zottorinoto-riserva-2019","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}