Palmento Costanzo
Etna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito 2021
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Aging | Ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels (Ovum) and a further 18 months in bottle |
- Composition: Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio grapes, Etna DOC 2021 organic red wine
- Vineyards: Santo Spirito locality at 720-780m, centenarian bush-trained vines on volcanic soil
- Traditional vinification: Hand-picked and fermented in wood with indigenous yeasts
- Ageing: Twenty-four months in ovoid French oak followed by eighteen months of bottle-ageing
- Tasting profile: Notes of Marasca cherry, pepper and tobacco; velvety on the palate with a savoury finish
Description
What type of wine it is
Etna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito by Palmento Costanzo is an organic wine with a Controlled Designation of Origin, featuring a vibrant ruby red colour with elegant garnet nuances. Born from a harmonious blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, it represents a structured expression of Etna. The aromatic profile opens with notes of marasca cherries in alcohol, sour cherry, and tomato leaf, enhanced by spicy hints of black pepper and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it offers a velvety structure, supported by soft tannins and a pleasant savoury finish, completed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a long ageing in oak barrels.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the northern slope of the volcano, specifically in the renowned area of Passopisciaro. Here, at an altitude between 720 and 780 metres, grow hundred-year-old vines cultivated with the classic bush-trained ('alberello') system on chestnut poles. The roots push deep into the volcanic sands, an alkaline soil rich in iron, stones, and effusive rocks. This specific geological conformation ensures low yields and gives the wine a precise mineral identity, outlining a well-defined flavour profile.
How it is produced
The manual harvest takes place at the end of October, with a careful selection of the best bunches directly on the vine. In the cellar, the action of indigenous yeasts triggers fermentation inside truncated-conical oak vats, followed by complete malolactic fermentation to stabilise and harmonise the taste. The long rest includes twenty-four months in egg-shaped French oak barrels and a further eighteen months in the bottle.
History and interesting facts
Originating from the northern slope of Mount Etna, at over seven hundred metres above sea level, this excellent organic Etna Rosso DOC is produced from centenarian vines grown using the bush-training system on chestnut poles. Rooted in precious volcanic sands, these ancient plants ensure limited yields for uncompromising quality. The meticulous artisanal processing combines the use of indigenous yeasts with long ageing in fine French oak: an authentic expression of the Sicilian terroir, celebrated by critics with 91 Robert Parker points.
Awards
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 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 Contrada Santo Spirito 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Palmento Costanzo |
| Story | History and interesting facts Originating from the northern slope of Mount Etna, at over seven hundred metres above sea level, this excellent organic Etna Rosso DOC is produced from centenarian vines grown using the bush-training system on chestnut poles. Rooted in precious volcanic sands, these ancient plants ensure limited yields for uncompromising quality. The meticulous artisanal processing combines the use of indigenous yeasts with long ageing in fine French oak: an authentic expression of the Sicilian terroir, celebrated by critics with 91 Robert Parker points. |
| Origin | Santo Spirito District, Passopisciaro, Mount Etna |
| Climate | Altitude: 720 m above sea level; exposure: north |
| Soil composition | Volcanic sands; stones and effusive rocks |
| Cultivation system | Alberello vines supported by chestnut stakes |
| Plants per hectare | 8,000 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 40 quintals per hectare (4,000 kg/ha) |
| Harvest | End of October |
| Production technique | Fermentation in truncated conical oak vats with indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation completed fully; aged for 24 months in French oak barrels (Ovum) and 18 months in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in truncated conical oak vats with indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation fully completed; ageing for 24 months in French oak casks (Ovum) and 18 months in the bottle. |
| Aging | Ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels (Ovum) and a further 18 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |