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Federico Curtaz, Etna Rosso 'Il Purgatorio', 2020

Red Wine from Sicily, Italy
by Federico Curtaz
$46.99
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After 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 herbs—this is Etna at its most refined.

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More about Federico Curtaz

Federico Curtaz trained in viticulture and oenology before working fifteen years under the legendary Angelo Gaja in Barbaresco. In 2014, he launched his own brand, meticulously sourcing parcels across Sicily and Mount Etna's northern slopes. His Etna Biancos made from Carricante are mineral, precise, and proof that Etna's best wines are just getting started.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nerello Cappuccio , Nerello Mascalese

  • Vintage

    2020

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled octopus with lemon, red snapper, braised rabbit, seared scallops with herbs

Tasting Profile

Volcanic minerality with aromas of dark cherry, smoke, and iron-rich earth. Medium-bodied with high acidity and silky tannins, finishing with black pepper and mineral-driven complexity.