Palmento Costanzo
Etna Bianco Bianco di Sei 2022
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Carricante, 10% Catarratto Bianco Comune |
| Aging | 10 months in steel in contact with the fine lees and 8 months in bottle |
- Blend: 90% Carricante and 10% Catarratto, Etna Bianco D.O.C., vintage 2022
- Origin: Contrada Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro, northern slope of Etna at 650–780 metres
- Vinification: steel with indigenous yeasts; 10 months on fine lees and 8 months in bottle
- Aromas and colour: straw yellow, white flowers, citrus fruits, honey, ginger, herbs and mineral notes
- Serving and pairings: 10–12 °C, recommended with fish, shellfish, starters and soft cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bianco di Sei by Palmento Costanzo is an organic white wine, a true expression of Etna Bianco. This refined blend combines Carricante and Catarratto grapes, presenting in the glass with a bright straw yellow colour. On the nose, it reveals a complex bouquet, characterised by notes of white flowers, lively citrus, honey and ginger, enriched by hints of aromatic herbs and subtle hydrocarbon nuances. On the palate, it is fresh and enveloping, with a pronounced mineral imprint and a savoury character that pleasantly prolongs its taste persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Contrada Santo Spirito, in the village of Passopisciaro, on the northern slope of Etna. The vines grow on striking lava stone terraces supported by dry stone walls, at an altitude between 650 and 780 metres. The volcanic soils are made up of nutrient-rich brown sands, formed by the slow decomposition of lava deposits. In this unique ecosystem, century-old pre-phylloxera bush-trained vines thrive, benefiting from the northern exposure to ensure a pure and crystalline territorial expression.
How it is produced
The production process begins at the end of September with a careful manual harvest. After gentle pressing, the must ferments in steel tanks using only indigenous yeasts, preserving the identity of the terroir. The wine then rests on fine lees for ten months, enriching its structural and aromatic texture. The process concludes with eight months of bottle ageing, a crucial step to harmoniously integrate the freshness and pronounced savoury note that characterise the sip.
History and Curiosities
Bianco di Sei originates in the heart of the Etna Park, in Contrada Santo Spirito. On historic lava stone terraces, Palmento Costanzo practises organic and heroic agriculture, preserving invaluable pre-phylloxera vines that are over a century old and cultivated as bush vines. Suspended between 600 and 800 metres above sea level, these precious vineyards sink their roots into rich volcanic sands, offering a pure and vibrant expression of the land that combines a deep historical heritage with a rigorous respect for ancient winemaking traditions.
Awards
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2022
91/100
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Tasting notes
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- 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 Bianco Bianco di Sei 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Carricante, 10% Catarratto Bianco Comune |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Palmento Costanzo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Bianco di Sei originates in the heart of the Etna Park, in Contrada Santo Spirito. On historic lava stone terraces, Palmento Costanzo practises organic and heroic agriculture, preserving invaluable pre-phylloxera vines that are over a century old and cultivated as bush vines. Suspended between 600 and 800 metres above sea level, these precious vineyards sink their roots into rich volcanic sands, offering a pure and vibrant expression of the land that combines a deep historical heritage with a rigorous respect for ancient winemaking traditions. |
| Origin | Contrada Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro, Castiglione di Sicilia, north side of Etna |
| Climate | North-facing |
| Soil composition | Sabbie vulcaniche; sassi e rocce effusive |
| Cultivation system | Bush vine supported by chestnut poles |
| Plants per hectare | 8,000 |
| Yield per hectare | 50 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Production technique | Soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts; ageing on fine lees (sur lie) in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Soft pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks with selected indigenous yeasts; ageing on fine lees (sur lie) for about 10 months in steel and further maturation for 8 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 10 months in steel in contact with the fine lees and 8 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |