Contrada 2010 1500ml

Wine Description for Contrada 2010 1500ml by COS

Colour & Appearance

A clear, luminous garnet red with a deep ruby core and fine lustre to the rim.

Nose

The bouquet captivates with profound spice. Distinctive notes of black cherry, rosehip and dried cherry tomatoes meet earthy accents. A complex panorama unfolds of pimento, turmeric, red pepper and noble cedarwood, subtly smoky like a smouldering charcoal fire. With time, sweet nuances of amarena cherry and blackcurrant leaf emerge.

Palate

On the palate, the Nero d’Avola displays power yet refreshing juiciness. The texture is carried by fine-grained tannins, which lend the wine a purposeful structure. It walks masterfully the line between rustic power and aristocratic elegance – a wine that at moderate 12.5% vol. has found its perfect balance.

Finish

Long-lasting and precise, characterised by cool minerality and fine, dark fruit spice that recalls the power of volcanic soils.

Terroir & Origin

An authentic expression of Sicily. The Contrada vineyard site lends the wine an almost archaic depth, reminiscent of the lava slopes of Mount Etna, without losing elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Nero d’Avola from the 2010 vintage, which through slow maturation in the magnum bottle (1500ml) has developed extraordinary harmony and complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion to roasted lamb racks with olive tapenade, stuffed goose neck with chestnuts or spicy potato rösti with baked Camembert.

Special Features

In the magnum bottle, this 2010 presents itself in impressive condition – a testament to the ageing potential and precise craftsmanship of COS.