I Custodi 'Aetneus' Etna Rosso 2017

I Custodi 'Aetneus' Etna Rosso 2017Direct Press Selection January 2023 Extreme diurnal temperature swings mark one of the many differences that separate the vineyard area surrounding Mount Etna from the sun 'n' fun White Lotus vibe you usually find in Sicily. The dry terraced lava walls are a defining feature of the semi lunar vista, dotted with some of the oldest vines on the whole island. From its beginning in 2007, Mario Paoluzi set the groundwork to make i Custodi (The Custodians)

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and heat–all while challenging any lingering bias about hybrid grapes

dark undertones to provide balance

not enough to make it orange

and vice versa

and a nice balance of fruit and tannin

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At the winery the grapes are directly pressed and the free run juice is fermented naturally

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refreshing and creamy

but there is complex umami and subtle tannin that really adds dimension and brings it all home

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