“Calderara” Bianco Etna DOC 2024

Cottanera | Sicily
Cottanera S.r.l. Agricola | Via XVII Luglio 34 | IT 98100 Messina

19230224 · 0,75 l · 38,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Calderara is a wine with 100% volcanic DNA. Born on one of the most prestigious single vineyards (Contrada) of northern Etna. The site is located at an altitude of around 750 metres near Randazzo, where barren, dark soils of lava rock and basalt are weathered and large porous stones flank the rows of vines. The name is derived from "caldera" – a heat-accumulating rock structure that stores heat during the day and releases it again at night. It is this interplay of volcanic power and cool mountain climate that gives Calderara its incredible precision and depth.

Light gold in the glass with a greenish tinge. The bouquet is multi-layered: ripe yellow apple, citrus oil, hints of fennel, a touch of white pepper and smoky, mineral nuances reminiscent of flint. Concentrated on the palate, clearly contoured and carried by a vibrant freshness. The Carricante shows all its class here: salty, taut, with a fine grip and a long, mineral-tinged finish. Calderara is a white wine with strength and backbone that quietly but uncompromisingly brings Etna's identity to the glass. Like a dormant volcano that lingers for a long time. Ideal with fried fish, risotto with seafood or mature pecorino. SUPERIORE.DE