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Nerello Cappuccio Etna Rosso DOC wine — I Custodi winery — Dionysus
RedEtnaDOC

Nerello Cappuccio Etna Rosso DOC

by I Custodi · Sicily, Italy

AppellationEtnaDOC
TypeRed
GrapesNerello Cappuccio
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
I CustodiSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is grown in vineyards on Mount Etna.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand, placed in small crates and taken to the winery, where they are crushed and gently pressed. Maceration takes place in stainless-steel vats for 12 days, followed by malolactic fermentation at a controlled temperature.

Ageing

The wine ages in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Bright and expressive.