- 80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio
- Produced from young vines within the Contrade Moganazzi (Castiglione di Sicilia) and Mertoli (eastern slope)
- 700 meters above sea level with northern exposure
- Vines range up to 10 years old
- Volcanic sandy soils, extremely rich in minerals
- Maceration and spontaneous fermentation take place over one week in stainless steel in order to preserve freshness and ripe fruit expression
- Aging in stainless steel for 9 months and after filtering, an additional 6 months aging in bottle prior to release
- Approximately 2,083 cases produced annually
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
Italy
Region:
Sicily
Appellation:
Etna Rosso
Variety:
Nerello Mascalese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-CUS-03-24 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2026-09-10
"The 2024 Etna Rosso Pistus is darkly floral, offering geraniums and violets with nuances of ash and musky citrus before arriving at wild strawberries. The palate is rounded and cooling with fresh wild berry fruits. Brisk acidity maintains energy as the 2024 concludes with a tart sensation and hints of licorice. This is dangerously drinkable but also complex."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2026-09-10
"The I Custodi 2024 Etna Rosso Pistus is a blend of 80% Nerello Mascalese and 20% Nerello Cappuccio. Lean and clean, the wine follows classic lines that offer a transparent view onto its Etna varieties. Compact red berry and redcurrant are joined by cassis, kirsch and candied cherry. Fermented in stainless steel and aged in bottle, it has a medium-lean mouthfeel and a direct, accessible personality."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2025-05-01
"90Drinking Window: 2025 - 2029Eric Guido, May 2025The 2023 Etna Rosso Pistus wafts up with a remarkably fresh bouquet of rose petals, wild strawberries and cedary spice. It's juicy and round with vibrant acidity driving crisp red berry fruit and hints of sour citrus. The finish leaves a crunch of minerality and violet inner florals."