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I Custodi Etna Rosso AETNEUS 2017

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Concentrated, rich Nerello Mascalese with so much complexity, you can feel the volcanic terroir in your mouth.

Some of the most intriguing, complex and delicious wines hail from places no one would expect to see grapes growing — in today’s case, We're talking about the hills surrounding Sicily’s Mount Etna, an active volcano. That winemakers are willing to risk life and limb in pursuit of their craft should indicate just how incredible the wines they produce can be. The soil is poor and hard to work, and the wind whips constantly through the vines.

At I Custodi, the dedication to this difficult terroir is unmistakable; these are the custodians of the land and guardians of the vines. The estate’s founder, Mario Paoluzi considers it his great responsibility to farm his vineyards according to the local traditions, and the wines produced there are full of life. The work of terracing these slopes, almost half a mile above sea level, is backbreaking, but it’s worth it.

Grapes have been grown and wine has been made in Sicily for millennia. In the medieval period, a guild of vineyard workers was formed, called I Vigneri, formed by the men who most intimately knew each part and parcel. In the modern era, consultant and general Etna genius Salvo Foti brought back the concept, employing a cadre of vine growers and workers to create a brain trust as well as a workforce.

Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 93
"The 2017 Etna Rosso Aetneus (a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio from 90-year-old vines on the north flank of Etna) shows extra richness and concentration in this warm vintage. The wine opens to a medium dark color with soft cherry and blackcurrants. It feels plump and soft to the palate, and the tannins are tucked in nicely within the wine's soft texture."

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nerello Mascalese

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Sustainable

  • Style

    Earthy , Minerally , Spicy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Customer Reviews

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Samantha
Elegant and balanced

Very elegant and balanced red wine! Really enjoyed it and would love to try it again.