Federico Curtaz

Etna Rosso DOC - Il Purgatorio - Federico Curtaz 2021

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Federico Curtaz
Name Etna Rosso DOC
Variety Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Vintage 2021
Gradation 14.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
Vinification method Steel fermentation with extended maceration
Region Sicily
Production area Etna, Sicily
Country Italy
Type Red wine
Aging 12-18 months
Type of cask Oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Within 5-7 years
Pairing Red meats, game, aged cheeses

The name Purgatory originates from place of production, an ancient district of Etna, one among thousands. A land of choice, where the wine has a strong character without mediation, like Federico Curtaz's interpretation of his Etna wines. 

The grape harvest is done in the month of October; from ancient vineyards grown on volcanic deposits dating back to about 15,000 years ago. The wine is vinified in steel vats and aged in barriques and oak barrels.

Etna Rosso is a volcanic reading in a Piedmontese key, where volume and acidity play a decisive role in defining this wine. A goblet that has an intense ruby red color and a bouquet characterized by a typical aroma of red fruit and spicy notes.

A deep red, with a silky and enveloping tannic texture. Il Purgatorio is a glass of excellent drinkability and persistence on the palate that guarantees a quality sip and a harmonious finish. Excellent to combine with dishes based on grilled meat, roasts, game and not too mature cheeses.


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How to serve

Glass:

Wide Goblet

Serve to:

16-18°C


When to drink it:

This wine is good immediately but you can age it for 3-5 years

Production area


Sicily

The winery

Federico Curtaz – Winery in Sicilia

Discover the story and wines of Federico Curtaz.

Italian grower and winemaker based in Sicily, known for Etna wines made from Carricante, Nerello Mascalese and Nero d'Avola; he worked for many years in Piedmont and contributed to the development of Tenuta di Fessina.
Region: Sicilia
Country: Italia
Grapes: Carricante, Nerello Mascalese, Nero d'Avola
Extensive experience in Piedmont, including about 15 years with Angelo Gaja. Co-founder and technical director of Tenuta di Fessina. First labels released under their own name in 2015. Strong focus on Etna's native grape varieties: Carricante and Nerello Mascalese; research on old vines.
Winery history
Originally from the Aosta Valley, Curtaz built his expertise working for years in Piedmont, including about fifteen years with Angelo Gaja. Since 1997 he has worked as a consultant in Italy and abroad; in 2007 he was among the partners who founded Tenuta di Fessina on Etna. From 2015 he began producing wines under his own name, focusing on vineyards on Etna and in the countryside of Noto.
Production philosophy
Seeking out and enhancing ancient vineyards and native Etna grape varieties. The approach prioritizes elegance, acidic tension and respect for the terroir, with winemaking choices aimed at expressing the minerality and freshness of the volcanic soils.
Terroir and vineyards
Mainly the Etna area and the countryside of Noto in southeast Sicily; Etna's volcanic soils and high-altitude vineyards characterize their wines.

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