Sole di Sesta 2019 Red Sicily Doc Syrah Cottanera

Syrah Sicilia DOC with a sunny and Mediterranean character

Sole di Sesta 2019 Rosso Sicilia Doc Syrah Cottanera is a red wine that immediately conveys the identity of Etna and the personality of Syrah grown in Sicily. Crafted by Cottanera, it combines aromatic intensity, balance, and a full-bodied, enveloping taste, offering a modern and convincing interpretation of the grape variety. It is a bottle designed for those seeking a Sicilian wine with a clear, expressive profile that can easily accompany the table.

Territory and style of the wine

The grapes come from Contrada Cottanera and Contrada Feudo di Mezzo, two areas that contribute to defining the character of the wine through a territorial matrix of strong personality. The volcanic soil gives the sip a recognizable territorial imprint, while the 100% Syrah interprets the Sicilian climate with a balance between fruit maturity and tasting tension. Sole di Sesta 2019 Rosso Sicilia Doc Syrah Cottanera thus fits into a rich, warm, and Mediterranean style, yet kept in order by freshness and well-integrated tannins.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a ruby red with violet reflections, a sign of liveliness and expressive youth. The bouquet is broad and engaging: notes of sweet fruit, fresh Mediterranean nuances, and spicy accents reminiscent of black pepper and chocolate emerge. On the palate, it is a full, balanced, and warm wine, with a sensation of generous pulp and an appealing tasting progression. The tannins are noble and supported by good freshness, an element that makes the sip more harmonious and helps it finish with a pleasant and well-defined persistence.

Recommended pairings

Sole di Sesta 2019 Rosso Sicilia Doc Syrah Cottanera pairs naturally with first courses with meat sauces, game-based preparations, and aged cheeses. Its structure and aromatic richness also make it suitable for flavorful dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, red meat roasts, and recipes with a strong taste, where the wine's spicy component can interact well with the dish's intensities.

Serving temperature

The ideal serving temperature for Sole di Sesta 2019 Rosso Sicilia Doc Syrah Cottanera is 16-18 °C. If the bottle is opened in advance, the wine can benefit from a few minutes of oxygenation in the glass, allowing it to express its aromatic profile and natural softness at its best.

Why buy it

Choosing Sole di Sesta 2019 Rosso Sicilia Doc Syrah Cottanera means bringing to the table a characterful Sicilian Syrah, capable of combining richness, freshness, and territorial identity. It is an ideal choice for those looking to buy wine online with attention to perceived quality, gastronomic versatility, and the contemporary style of a winery recognized for enhancing its territory.