LLS VDI 2019

FAMIGLIACOTARELLA 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 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 and barrique follows. The wine is then rested inAmerican and French barriques (50%new, 50%second passage) for 3months. The resulting wine is structured, sophisticated, and, above all, fresh.

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“SODALE BIANCO” EST! EST!! EST!!! DI MONTEFIASCONE DOP Sodale Bianco is a high-quality example of the classic Laziale white wine, Est! Est!! Est!!!, which is a staple on the dinner tables of Rome. Sourced from the historic Poggio dei Gelsi in Montefiascone, Sodale Bianco is a blend of 40% Vermentino, 30% Trebbiano and 30% Malvasia. Gentle pressing and careful, cool temperature vinification make for a riveting expression of indigenous grapes froma unique, volcanic terroir just north of the Eternal City.

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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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