I Custodi Pistus Etna Rosso is an elegant, complex wine from Sicily, made from Nerello Mascalese grapes. It shows an intense ruby red, aromas of red fruits and spices, and a savory, persistent taste. It ages in oak and pairs splendidly with rich dishes, to be served at 16-18℃.
Italy - Sicily Dry Red Wine Nerello Mascalese
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Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections.
Bouquet
Complex notes of red fruits, sweet spices, balsamic hints and volcanic minerals.
Taste
Elegant, savory, with fine tannins and vibrant freshness. Long mineral persistence.
Alcohol content
14% Vol.
Type of glass
Large glass for structured red wines
Pairings
Ideal with important red meats, game, aged cheeses and traditional Sicilian dishes.
Refinement
In large oak barrels for 18-24 months, followed by at least 12 months of bottle aging.
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation in steel with indigenous yeasts, long maceration on the skins, soft pressing.