{"product_id":"cottanera-lardenza-2021","title":"Cottanera L'Ardenza 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWine type\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArdenza Cottanera is a red wine with Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status, produced in \u003cstrong\u003eSicily\u003c\/strong\u003e using \u003cstrong\u003eMondeuse\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Intense ruby red in colour, it offers an olfactory profile that opens with fresh vegetal notes before evolving into aromas of black cherry, cherry and blueberry. On the palate, it is pleasantly full-bodied and supported by \u003cstrong\u003edense tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a complex structure enhanced by ageing in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes originate from the territory of \u003cstrong\u003eCastiglione di Sicilia\u003c\/strong\u003e, from vineyards located in the Cottanera and Feudo di Mezzo districts. The vines, cultivated using the spurred cordon system at an altitude between 750 and 800 metres, have an average age of thirty years. The roots delve into \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic and alluvial soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, an element that bestows a distinct mineral and savoury character to the glass. The low yields allow for highly concentrated fruit, ensuring the variety has a \u003cstrong\u003edeep aromatic definition\u003c\/strong\u003e, faithful to the identity of this specific pedoclimatic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduction method\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest, carried out in the second ten days of September, involves a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003eselection of the clusters\u003c\/strong\u003e. After destemming, maceration on the skins continues for about a month at a controlled temperature. Fermentation is managed with frequent pumping over and punching down to encourage optimal extraction. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation and ageing for over a year take place in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e with medium-high toasting. A further \u003cstrong\u003eperiod of rest in the bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e completes the process, refining the structure and the wine's persistent spicy echoes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cottanera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47364570808491,"sku":"62131","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/cottanera-l-ardenza-2021_62131_1_a98b2338-6198-46a7-819a-44a36eeb56a4.webp?v=1788283474","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/cottanera-lardenza-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}