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FAMIGLIA COTARELLA | Lazio & Umbria

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“Ferentano” Lazio IGT Ferentano is one of Italy’s truly unique white wines. Produced in the area of Ferento near Viterbo, the Cotarella family’s Ferentano is among the only wines in Italy made entirely from the native white grape, Roscetto. Because the Roscetto varietyis notoriouslyhigh inpolyphenols, theCotarella’s use the advance technique of cryoextraction to gently draw out the flavorful juice, leaving behind any components that would cause bitterness. A cool-temperature fermentation in a combination of steel an barrique follows. The wine is then rested in American and French barriques (50% new, 50% second passage) for 3 months. The resulting wine is structured, sophisticated, and, above all, fresh.

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“Sodale” Merlot IGP Lazio The word “Sodale” comes from the Italian “Sodalizio” meaning a strong or important bond. Such a bond exists between the Cotarella family and Leonardo LoCascio Selections as well as between Sodale and its bigger brother, Montiano. Like the award-winning Montiano, Sodale is made entirely from Merlot grapes grown in the volcanic soils of Montefiascone. Following careful selection, these grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks followed by 9 months aging in 325 Liter oak casks. The result is a beautiful expression of this volcanic terroir blending velvety texture and juicy fruit with fine structure and minerality.

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