Syrah IGP Ogra - Cotarella 2018

Name: Syrah IGP Ogra - Cotarella
Brand: Cotarella
SKU: bottle-02088
Price: 63.74 EUR
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Format: 75 cl

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Technical information

Producer	Cotarella
Name	IGP
Variety	Syrah
Vintage	2018
Gradation	15.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Forest fruits, spices, black pepper
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
Region	Lazio
Production area	Castiglione in Teverina
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	Several months in oak barrels
Type of cask	Oak
Color	Intense ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5 years
Pairing	Red meats, aged cheeses

Descrizione

The Syrah IGP Ogra by Cotarella is a wine that deeply explores the potential of an international grape variety masterfully cultivated in the heart of Lazio. Coming from selected vineyards, this Syrah stands out for its rich and enveloping character, reflecting the unique terroir of the production area. The aging in barrique helps to enhance notes of ripe forest fruits, sweet spices, and a subtle hint of licorice, balancing power and finesse.

In the glass it shows an intense ruby color, while on the nose it opens with elegant and complex aromas, anticipating a soft and structured palate, enriched by silky tannins. Perfect to accompany grilled red meats, roasts, and aged cheeses, the Syrah IGP Ogra by Cotarella is a refined expression of Lazio viticulture, capable of thrilling enthusiasts with its personality and depth.

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.