Federico Curtaz, Etna Rosso 'Il Purgatorio', 2020 so080525 terre nere single vineyards offer adding freshness and precision

adding freshness and precision

and spices like clove and pepper

but also a perfect solo sipper for acid-heads and mineral chasers

and consistently punch above their class

Federico Curtaz, Etna Rosso 'Il Purgatorio', 2020 so080525 terre nere single vineyards offer adding freshness and precisionAfter 15 years as Angelo Gaja's right hand, Federico Curtaz struck out on his own to pioneer single vineyard Etna wines. His 'Il Purgatorio' Nerello Mascalese is rooted in 15,000 year old volcanic soils, delivering the kind of ethereal, mineral driven complexity that made him one of Sicily's most sought after winemakers. Silky red fruit, volcanic ash, and wild herbsthis is Etna at its most refined.