[90 Wine Advocate] The 2011 Ferentano offers a unique prospective on Roscetto, an indigenous white grape that is now slowly edging into the spotlight, thanks in great measure to this wine. Cryomaceration techniques are implemented to preserve aromatic freshness, and the wine later sees four months of oak for a bigger mouthfeel. It opens with a light golden color and well-shaped aromas of exotic fruit, peach, honey, butter and a distant powdering of white mineral. Its an ambitious and articulate wine that pushes the outer boundaries of white wine making in Lazio and Umbria. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018 (28th Aug 2013)Winery's Notes: This wine is made from 100% Roscetto, an ancient variety indigenous to the Montefiascone region of Lazio which Riccardo Cotarella has single-handedly saved from extinction. This grape's small, compact bunches are naturally high in flavor, which Cotarella discovered was best extracted by the use of dry ice during maceration, allowing for maximum flavor without adding color. The resulting wine is unforgettably substantial and elegant.Medium gold in color, aromas of tropical fruits and sweet corn complement undertones of fresh herbs and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is lush and full-bodied, with an intriguing and lingering finish.
