Cottanera

Barbazzale - ein solider Nerello aus dem Hause Cottanera überzeugt mit komplexen Aromen von schwarzen Beeren und Mokka. Voll und harmonisch am Gaumen mit langem frischen Abgang. (superiore.de)

"Aromas of dried berries, walnuts, dried herbs and spices. Full-bodied, integrated and very fine with ultra-fine tannins. Rich, tight and balanced. A blend of nerello mascalese and nerello cappuccio." James Suckling

Frischer Rosato, der nach dunklen Beeren und einem Hauch Lavendel duftet. Klare Frucht am Gaumen, mit eleganter Geschmeidigkeit und nicht zuletzt ansprechender Süffigkeit. (superiore.de)

"A tangy and fruity rosato that is also fresh and lively. Dried peaches, cherries and pumice undertones. Full body and bright acidity. Pretty as always." James Suckling

Eleganter, exotisch anmutender Etna Bianco mit herrlich weiten Aromen von tropischen Früchten, Blüten und Pfirsich. Schön saftig, ausgewogen und lang im Geschmack. (superiore.de)

"This shows some real precision and purity on the nose with grapefruit and bright, pomelo notes and some squeezed lemons. The palate shows lots of intense and textured fruit, which dances around some good acidity. Flavorful, oily finish." James Suckling

Cottaneras Nerello vom Ätna bietet ein wunderbares Bouquet aus dunklen Fruchtaromen und kubanischem Zigarrentabak dar. Am Gaumen ausgewogen, elegant, stoffig und frisch. Stilistisch und qualitativ sehr gelungen. (superiore.de)

"Deep red; lighter in color than the Barbazzale Rosso. Captivating aromas of black cherry, red berries, fresh herbs and flowers. Plush and impressively concentrated; harmonious acidity gives good tension and definition to the midpalate. Finishes graceful and long with silky tannins. Lovely Etna Rosso." Ian d'Agata

"Raspberry-fruit-driven nose with a fine spicy edge. No obvious oak and only a hint of mint on the palate intertwined with raspberry fruit. Elegant palate weight and firm, firm tannins that stick out for the moment, but this is very promising." Jancis Robinson

Calderara - ein stolzer Sizilianer aus Carricante. Klares Bouquet nach Zitrusfrüchten und Aprikosen. Am Gaumen eine herrlich saftige Frucht gepaart mit guter Struktur, ausgewogener Säure, feiner Mineralik und ansprechender Länge. (superiore.de)

"The 2015 Etna Bianco Contrada Calderara is a pristine and mineral-driven wine that really underlines why I have such high hope for this diminutive wine region at the heart of the Mediterranean. This wine manages to feel weightless and buoyant, but it sticks to the palate with crispness and persistence at the same time. This single-vineyard expression of partially oak-aged Carricante delivers pedigree and accessibility. The finish is laced with marine salt, ash and elegant touches of flint." Robert Parker

"Pale yellow. Reticent nose hints at bright stone fruit and minerals. Precise, tight and dense, without any undue weight, this shows outstanding inner-mouth tension, fine-grained texture and strong salinity. A beautifully balanced, energetic wine with a very long, focused finish." Ian d'Agata

"The nose of this Etna white is very intense with papaya, pink grapefruit and guava peel. The palate shows impressive concentration, supporting tons of pithy citrus and stone fruit within a fine sheen of acid. Quite long on the finish." James Suckling

"Pale straw. Earthy, stony nose with lemon and green peach on the palate. Long, linear and mouth-watering. Precise and long." Jancis Robinson

Sonnenverwöhnter Syrah vom Ätna, im Duft nach dunklen Beeren und angenehmer Würznote. Der Geschmack mineralisch und von komplexer Struktur. Ein eleganter Wein mit harmonischem Finale. (superiore.de)

Nur 1.978 Flaschen wurden vom 2011er Jahrgang dieser edlen Riserva gefüllt. Miteiner Aromenfülle aus schwarzen Beeren, balsamischen Nuancen undGewürzen sowie dem ausladenden Geschmack - voll und klar - bringt dieser große Wein Finesse, Eleganz und Weichheit vortrefflich zusammen. (superiore.de)

"Funkelndes Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Eröffnet zunächst mitrauchigen Noten, dann viel kräftige Himbeere, etwas Granatapfel.Zupackendes, dichtes Tannin am Gaumen, sehr gut strukturiert, dunkleFrucht, erdige Töne im hinteren Bereich, wirkt noch verschlossen, wirdmit zunehmender Öffnung aber runder und offener." Falstaff

"Balsamic fruit that is still a little embryonic and closed. Verypretty, supple raspberry, and elegant too. Firm tannins, but this isreally polished." Jancis Robinson

"A fresh and linear red with dried-plum and burnt-lemon character.Some walnuts, too. Medium body, firm tannins and a tight, tannicundertone. Give it a few years to soften still." James Suckling

"This is the best wine I have ever tasted from Cottanera. The newlyreleased 2011 Etna Rosso Riserva Zottorinoto is symbolic of thegenerational change and the renewed vision that is underway at thishistoric Etna estate. Zottorinoto delivers an exceptional level ofelegance and grace with small berry detailing that is followed by dustyvolcanic notes of smoke and ash. The wine presents finely tuned tanninsthat are silky and polished." Robert Parker

Gerade mal um die 2.000 Flaschen werden jedes Jahr von dieser edlen Riserva gefüllt. Mit einer Aromenfülle aus schwarzen Beeren, balsamischen Nuancen und Gewürzen sowie dem ausladenden Geschmack - voll und klar - bringt dieser große Wein Finesse, Eleganz und Weichheit vortrefflich zusammen. (superiore.de)

"Cottanera is showing an ever-increasing learning curve, and I think this is very evident in this Riserva. This is the second edition of a limited-edition (only 1,982 bottles were produced), single-vineyard, top-shelf wine. The 2012 Etna Rosso Riserva Zottorinoto puts Cottanera's winemaking moxie to the test. The results show depth, volume and power, with bold aromatic trimmings of blackberry, crème de cassis, balsam herb and dried mint. But the real personality of the bouquet is driven by those distinctive mineral notes of ash and brimstone. In the mouth, the wine is alive and succulent. This is an excellent, cellar-worthy red wine from Etna." Robert Parker

Nur 1.978 Flaschen wurden vom 2011er Jahrgang dieser edlen Riserva gefüllt. Miteiner Aromenfülle aus schwarzen Beeren, balsamischen Nuancen undGewürzen sowie dem ausladenden Geschmack - voll und klar - bringt dieser große Wein Finesse, Eleganz und Weichheit vortrefflich zusammen. (superiore.de)

"Funkelndes Rubin mit feinem Granatschimmer. Eröffnet zunächst mit rauchigen Noten, dann viel kräftige Himbeere, etwas Granatapfel. Zupackendes, dichtes Tannin am Gaumen, sehr gut strukturiert, dunkle Frucht, erdige Töne im hinteren Bereich, wirkt noch verschlossen, wird mit zunehmender Öffnung aber runder und offener." Falstaff

"Balsamic fruit that is still a little embryonic and closed. Very pretty, supple raspberry, and elegant too. Firm tannins, but this is really polished." Jancis Robinson

"A fresh and linear red with dried-plum and burnt-lemon character. Some walnuts, too. Medium body, firm tannins and a tight, tannic undertone. Give it a few years to soften still." James Suckling

"This is the best wine I have ever tasted from Cottanera. The newly released 2011 Etna Rosso Riserva Zottorinoto is symbolic of the generational change and the renewed vision that is underway at this historic Etna estate. Zottorinoto delivers an exceptional level of elegance and grace with small berry detailing that is followed by dusty volcanic notes of smoke and ash. The wine presents finely tuned tannins that are silky and polished." Robert Parker

Gerade mal um die 2.000 Flaschen werden jedes Jahr von dieser edlen Riserva gefüllt. Mit einer Aromenfülle aus schwarzen Beeren, balsamischen Nuancen und Gewürzen sowie dem ausladenden Geschmack - voll und klar - bringt dieser große Wein Finesse, Eleganz und Weichheit vortrefflich zusammen. (superiore.de)

"Cottanera is showing an ever-increasing learning curve, and I think this is very evident in this Riserva. This is the second edition of a limited-edition (only 1,982 bottles were produced), single-vineyard, top-shelf wine. The 2012 Etna Rosso Riserva Zottorinoto puts Cottanera's winemaking moxie to the test. The results show depth, volume and power, with bold aromatic trimmings of blackberry, crème de cassis, balsam herb and dried mint. But the real personality of the bouquet is driven by those distinctive mineral notes of ash and brimstone. In the mouth, the wine is alive and succulent. This is an excellent, cellar-worthy red wine from Etna." Robert Parker