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Cottanera 2005 EtnaRosso Red (Etna)

Price $54

Here’s a modern, yet softly delicate wine from Mount Etna (made from Nerello Mascalese with a small percentage of Nerello Cappuccio) that offers tight berry nuances framed by generous tones of almond, cola and licorice. The wine tastes sophisticated and elegant thanks to its polished tannins and lingering mineral flavors. — M.L. (2/1/2009)

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Cottanera 2006 Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese (Etna)

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Price $56

Cottanera was among the first estates to plant international varieties on Mt. Etna. This wine, however, represents a return to the indigenous grapes of the volcano—a trend this family seems to have enthusiastically embraced over the past few years. Aromas here recall wild flowers, forest fruit, spice and lead pencil. — M.L. (12/1/2009)

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Cottanera 2009 Sole di Sesta Syrah (Sicilia)

Price $48

Made from Syrah that was grown on the steep, blackened slopes of Mt. Etna, this is round and plump, with aromas of blackberry and spice backed by black olive, bacon fat and crushed white pepper. It’s silky, long and smooth. — M.L. (3/1/2013)

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Cottanera 2008 Nume Cabernet Sauvignon (Sicilia)

Price $48

A pure expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the volcanic soils of Mt. Etna, this shows a drying mineral nuance of brimstone and graphite, backed by black fruit and spice notes. The tannins are superpolished and silky. This is a beautiful marriage of grape variety and terroir. — M.L. (3/1/2013)

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Cottanera 1999 Grammonte Red (Sicilia)

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Price $38

It’s all Merlot, and it’s all good. This is a wine that would make our Sexiest Wines of the Year list, if we had one. Lush and medium-full in the mouth, Grammonte has chewy tannins and a palate full of ripe blackberry, toast, chili pepper and a dash of red berry. Good acidity keeps the tannins in line; it finishes very long with more of the same flavors, plus some… — C.S. (5/1/2002)

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Cottanera 2008 Etna Rosso Red (Etna)

Price $55

This opens with a delicate note of black currant, followed by touches of smoky campfire and brimstone. Etna’s characteristic volcanic-soil fingerprint is evident. — M.L. (3/1/2013)

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Cottanera 1999 Fatagione Nerello Mascalese (Sicilia)

Price $25

There’s plenty of complexity in the nose, with creamy cassis and cocoa plus a light dusting of oak. The flavors are welcomed with soft tannins and a chalky mouthfeel, altogether a memorable performance from this blend of indigenous Nero Mascalese and Nero d’Avola grapes. — C.S. (5/1/2002)

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Cottanera 2005 Sole di Sesta Syrah (Sicilia)

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Price $52

Cottanera offers a rare glimpse of the potential of Syrah grown on Mt. Etna. This is a rich and powerful wine that sees 12 months in oak for dense aromas of black fruit, blueberry and spice. It would pair well with beef or game meats. — M.L. (12/1/2009)

Most Reviewed Designations

Barbazzale Etna Bianco Etna Rosso EtnaRosso Fatagione Grammonte L’Ardenza Nume Rosso Sole di Sesta

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Inzolia Merlot Mondeuse Nerello Mascalese Red Blend Syrah White Blend

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