LLS Portfolio Book

Falesco, Famiglia Cotarella

Two of Italy’s most acclaimed winemakers, brothers Riccardo and Renzo Cotarella, founded the Falesco winery in 1979. Their philosophy was focused on balancing the uniqueness and tradition of native varietals with the versatility of international grapes. The result was a complete portfolio of wines that consumers and critics alike have recognized as exhibiting extreme value and Best of Class offerings. In late 2016 brothers Renzo and Riccardo made history by officially handing the reigns of the enterprise over to the next generation—daughters Dominga, Marta, and Enrica. With this transition to the next stage in the Cotarella family’s story the family has decided to transition out the brand name of Falesco, and focus instead on the importance of family, thus re-imagining the family brand as “Famiglia Cotarella”. Merlot Lazio IGP Montiano A 100% single vineyard Merlot grown in the Montiano parcel in Montefiascone, Lazio. The volcanic, mineral-rich soil of the Montiano vineyard and a rigorous hand selection of these grapes contribute to Montiano’s solid structure and concentration. One of the most sought-after wines from central Italy, this is a perennial favorite of red wine collectors worldwide!

“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 variety is notoriously high in polyphenols, the Cotarella’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.

“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.

WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY

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