Cotarella

Merlot IGP Sodale - Cotarella 2022

Name: Merlot IGP Sodale - Cotarella
Brand: Cotarella
SKU: bottle-02087
Price: 19.76 EUR
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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Cotarella
Name	IGP
Variety	Merlot
Vintage	2022
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spicy notes, soft
Vinification method	Fermentation in steel at controlled temperature
Region	Lazio
Production area	Montefiascone, Castiglione in Teverina (Viterbo)
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	A few months in steel and wood
Type of cask	Oak barrels
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 3-5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Descrizione

Merlot IGP Sodale - Cotarella is born from selected Merlot grapes grown in the dedicated lands of Lazio, a region that, thanks to its temperate climate and mineral-rich soils, favors optimal ripening. This wine, with an intense ruby red color, stands out for its elegance and softness, a result of a balance between freshness and well-integrated tannic structure. The aging in wood adds delicate vanilla and slightly spicy notes, which enhance the aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum, accompanied by subtle herbaceous hints. On the palate, it is enveloping, with a clean and harmonious finish that makes it suitable for a wide range of pairings, from red meat dishes and roasts to aged cheeses and Mediterranean cuisine. A wine capable of telling the typicality of Merlot in the Lazio context, ideal for moments of refined conviviality.

The winery

Famiglia Cotarella – Winery in Lazio, Umbria, Toscana

Discover the story and wines of Famiglia Cotarella.

Italian family-owned wine group (brands Falesco / Cotarella) with strong ties to the Lazio region; known for its Merlot "Montiano" and for promoting the indigenous Roscetto grape under the "Ferentano" label.

Region: Lazio, Umbria, Toscana

Country: Italia

Grapes: Merlot, Roscetto, Syrah

Montiano: pure Merlot, the family's iconic label. Ferentano: a label dedicated to the native Roscetto grape variety. Primary growing areas: Montefiascone / Montecchio. Reported estate size: approximately 330 hectares of vineyards. Reported annual production: approximately 3,650,000 bottles.

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Winery history

The family's roots date back to the 1960s; brothers Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella founded the Falesco project in 1979. In the years that followed, leadership passed to the next generation and the group evolved into Famiglia Cotarella, expanding its vineyard holdings and acquiring new estates. The company has also conducted research and initiatives to recover local grape varieties such as Roscetto.

Production philosophy

The pursuit of territorial expression through the integration of tradition and innovation: a focus on enhancing indigenous grape varieties, experimentation in the vineyard and cellar, and training and social responsibility projects linked to the territory.

Terroir and vineyards

Vineyards are mainly located across Lazio and Umbria, with sites also in Tuscany. Soils are often of volcanic origin in the areas surrounding Lake Bolsena.