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2021 I Custodi, Etna Rosso 'Pistus', Sicily, Italy
$29.99
From its beginning in 2007, local owner Mario Paoluzi set the groundwork to make I Custodi an Etna fuoriclasse, as the Italians say, one of the greats. Besides sending us many cell phone pics of when A Muntagna is erupting, he has had unwavering passion to work exclusively with the ancient albarello bush vines, some of which are 150+ years old. I Custodi’s cellar master is long-time Etna guru Salvo Foti, and his touch is one of a bianchista (white wine lover) prizing elegance, tension, and keeping the pristine volcanic spice found in these wines. Mario and Salvo have decided to release both red and whites only after extended elevage; it’s another sign of the dedication of this winery to natural and fine wines, a shared mantra also of PortoVino. Pistus is primarily the younger vines that don’t make it into the Aetneus bottling.
REGION: Sicilia GROWING
AREA: Etna FARMING:
Certified organic by Suolo e Salute # IT-BIO-004
VINEYARD: 4.4 Ha in Contrada Muganazzi
ALTITUDE: 650 m / 2,133 ft
SOILS: Sandy and volcanic
VARIETIES: 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- Appellation Etna
- Style Red Wine
- Producer I Custodi
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascalese
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Gamey Meats, Meaty Fish, Pizza Night, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Island Wine, Flexes w/ Food, Juicy, Chillable Red, Bright and Fresh