Etna Rosso DOC wine - Pistus 2017 - I Custodi delle vigne dell'Etna

Etna Rosso DOC wine - Pistus  2017 - I Custodi delle vigne dell'Etna

Varietals: Nerello Mascalese (80%), Nerello Cappuccio

Vines: Espalier, currently in conversion to traditional bush training system

Age of vineyard: 10 years

Altitude: 650 m amsl

Terrain: Sandy, volcanic, very rich in minerals, with subacid reaction.

Vinification: The grapes are harvest and selected, brought to the winery in shallow crates, where the whole clusters are soft-crushed. Maceration for about a week in concrete vats.

Maturation: In concrete vats for about 9 months.

Refining: After bottling for at least 2 months.

Produced bottles: 14,000 (2012 vintage)

Tasting notes:
Eye: red with bright ruby glares.
Nose: fresh fruit, floreal.
Palate: fruity, harmonic, pleasant tannins, good acid persistance.

Alcohol: 13.5%

Please note: Upon shipment of wine and spirits are carried ONLY in Italy.