I Custodi Ætneus Etna Rosso Nerello Blend 2010

Aetneus is a dynamic wine from I Custodi crafted from ancient vines, some around 150 years old, planted albarello in a field blend.andnbsp; Classically the reds on Mount Etna are Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio but many of the old vineyards contain other varieties, occasionally including white grapes. andnbsp;This vineyard has a fair amount of Alicante planted, giving the wine a deeper and more brooding character that is shaded with smoky intensity.andnbsp; The minerality associated with the wines of Etna is still there but 2010 is just starting to peek out past grippy tannins and would be best with richer foods. A unique expression from Mount Etna that shows promise for years to come.

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