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I Custodi Etna Rosso 'Pistus' 2018
I Custodi Etna Rosso 'Pistus' 2018
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Pistus is 80% nerello mascalese and 20% nerello cappuccio from younger vines at 700 meters altitude in Contrada Moganazzi, on the north side of Etna. Farming is certified organic. “Pistus” is Latin for the Italian pestato (tread - by foot). In the old days, the vineyard workers would stomp the grapes and macerate them briefly to make the fresh, easy wine that they drank every day and all day. I Custodi's wine is of course an updated version, pressed with a press, fermented briefly in stainless steel, and aged in concrete and then in bottle.
But it's still fresh, lively, thirst-quenching, and delicious, with that unmistakable volcanic crunch. 13% alcohol. It’s a great match with spring vegetables of all kinds. For an Etna twist on an Italian classic, try it with spaghetti with tomato sauce finished with chopped pistachios. (The Bronte area of western Etna is famous for its pistachios, which locals use in many dishes, both savory and sweet.) Also excellent with savory dishes with nutmeg.
