Etna Rosso DOC Aetneus 2011 I Vigneri - I Custodi delle vigne dell'Etna

The Etna Rosso Aetneus de I Custodi delle Vigne dell'Etna was born in vineyards located in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the north side of Etna.

It is mainly produced with Nerello Mascalese grapes and with Nerello Cappuccio and Alicante grapes, carefully picked and selected by hand in the second half of October. Fermentation takes place, with 12-day maceration, in steel tanks at controlled temperature. After malolactic fermentation, carried out in small barrels, the wine ages for 24 months in barriques and for another 12 months in glass, before being marketed.

The Aetneus de I Custodi of the Etna vineyards has a ruby red color. The nose opens with an ethereal and intense bouquet, with hints of ripe red fruit and tobacco. On the palate it is elegant and harmonious, rightly tannic and persistent.

Perfect to accompany first courses with meat sauce, roasts and stewed meats, this red wine is ideal in combination with game and aged cheeses.