Palmento Costanzo
Etna Rosso Mofete 2022
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Aging | 50% 12 months in steel and 50% 12 months in 50 hl oak barrels. 12 months in bottle. |
Description
Still red wine from Etna DOC, Sicily, 12.5% ABV, produced by Palmento Costanzo. Blend: 80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio. 0.75L bottle, 2022 vintage. A red that expresses the power of the volcano through the savory and minerality of its native grape varieties. Fermentation in stainless steel with selected indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation is carried out entirely. Aged 50% for 12 months in stainless steel and 50% for 12 months in 50-hl oak barrels. 12 months in bottle. Bouquet with clear notes of red fruits and a light spice accompanied by hints of volcanic ash. Pale ruby red color. On the palate it is fresh with sweet tannins and a savory finish, a wine that tells the story of a unique territory.
Awards
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2022
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2010
- Oenologist: Nicola Centonze
- Bottles produced: 90.000
- Hectares: 14
It is in this place that the suggestive wine cellar is located and where our Etna DOC wines are born: authentic expressions expressions of Europe's largest active volcano.
The following wines were awarded in 2020:
Mofete Bianco Etna Bianco Doc 2019: Red from The Wine Hunter, 91 Points from Wine Critisc.com.
Mofete Rosato Etna Rosato Doc 2018: 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso, Red from The Wine Hunter, 91 Points from James Suckling; Mofete Rosato Etna Rosato Doc 2019: 90 Points from Wine Critic.com, 91 Points from WineEnthusiast.
Mofete Rosso Etna Rossa Doc 2016: Red from The Wine Hunter, 92 Points from James Suckling, 96 Points from WineEnthusiast.
Bianco di Sei Etna Bianco Doc 2018: Red from The Wine Hunter, Bronze Medal from Decanter 2020, 91 Points from Wine Critic.com, 91 Points from James Suckling.
Contrada Santo Spirito Etna Rosso Doc 2015: Red from The Wine Hunter, 93 Points from James Suckling.
Particella N. 466 Contrada Santo Spirito Etna Rosso Doc 2016: Red from The Wine Hunter, Silver Medal from Decanter 2020, 98 Points from Wine Critic.com, 93 from Wine Enthusiast.
Nero di Sei Etna Rosso Doc 2015: 4 Viti from Vitae, Gold from The Wine Hunter, 91 Points from James Suckling; Nero di Sei Etna Rosso Doc 2016: Red from The Wine Hunter, 95 Points from Wine Critic.com.
Particella N. 468 Contrada Santo Spirito Etna Rosso Doc 2016: 3 Glasses Gambero Rosso.
Prefillossera Etna Rosso Doc 2016: 5 Grappoli Bibenda 2020, Gold from The Wine Hunter, 93 Points from James Suckling, Corona d'Oro from Vini Buoni d'Italia. Read more
| Name | Palmento Costanzo Etna Rosso Mofete 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Palmento Costanzo |
| Origin | Contrada Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro, Etna |
| Climate | Exposure: North. |
| Soil composition | Volcanic sands; boulders and effusive rocks. |
| Cultivation system | Sapling supported by chestnut poles.ut poles. |
| Plants per hectare | 8000 |
| Yield per hectare | 70 q. |
| Harvest | Manual, second ten days of October |
| Wine making | Fermentation in steel with selected indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation fully carried out. |
| Aging | 50% 12 months in steel and 50% 12 months in 50 hl oak barrels. 12 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |