Palmento Costanzo
Etna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito 2020
| 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 | Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels (Ovum) and 18 months in bottle |
- Identity: Etna Rosso DOC organic 2020, 0.75 l, 13.5% vol
- Grape variety: 90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio from vines up to 100 years old
- Terroir: Contrada Santo Spirito, northern slope of Etna, 720–780 m, volcanic sand soils
- Ageing: 24 months in French oak Ovum, followed by 18 months in bottle
- Tasting notes: hints of morello cherry and black cherry, tomato leaf, black pepper, tobacco; soft tannins
Description
What kind of wine it is
Contrada Santo Spirito Rosso by Palmento Costanzo is an organic red wine that embodies the essence of the Etna region. The result of a careful blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, it displays a vibrant ruby red colour with elegant garnet highlights. The bouquet is broad and deep, characterised by notes of marasca cherry in spirit, black cherry and tomato leaf, which blend with spicy hints of black pepper and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it reveals a velvety structure, well supported by soft tannins and delicate boisé notes from the long ageing process, offering a pleasantly savoury finish.
Where it comes from
This red wine is born in the vineyards of Contrada Santo Spirito, located on the northern slope of the volcano in the Passopisciaro area. The vines, which are up to a century old, are cultivated using the traditional alberello method on chestnut stakes at an altitude between 720 and 780 metres above sea level. The roots delve into deep volcanic sands, characterised by a strong presence of stones and effusive rocks. These soil components, alkaline in nature and rich in iron, give the wine a distinct mineral identity and a well-defined savoury profile, ensuring low yields that favour a faithful expression of the terroir.
How it is produced
The process begins at the end of October with a rigorous manual harvest, aimed at selecting the best bunches directly on the vine. In the cellar, fermentation takes place in truncated conical oak vats, triggered by the action of indigenous yeasts. After completing full malolactic fermentation to stabilise and harmonise the taste components, the wine embarks on a long maturation journey. Ageing continues for twenty-four months in French oak barrels with a distinctive ovoid shape, followed by a further eighteen months resting in the bottle, a crucial stage for integrating the wood notes and defining the overall elegance of the sip.
History and Curiosities
Produced in Contrada Santo Spirito, on the northern slope of the volcano, this organic Etna DOC Rosso originates from ancient lava stone terraces situated over seven hundred metres above sea level. The roots of the vines delve into rich volcanic sands, where majestic century-old bush-trained vines yield fruit of rare elegance and concentration. After manual harvesting, the use of indigenous yeasts and a lengthy maturation in French oak shape a velvety texture of great refinement, an excellence widely celebrated by international critics.
Awards
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2020
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2020
90/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2020
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 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| 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 Curiosities Produced in Contrada Santo Spirito, on the northern slope of the volcano, this organic Etna DOC Rosso originates from ancient lava stone terraces situated over seven hundred metres above sea level. The roots of the vines delve into rich volcanic sands, where majestic century-old bush-trained vines yield fruit of rare elegance and concentration. After manual harvesting, the use of indigenous yeasts and a lengthy maturation in French oak shape a velvety texture of great refinement, an excellence widely celebrated by international critics. |
| Origin | Contrada Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro, Etna |
| Climate | Altitude: 720 m a.s.l. Exposure: North. |
| Soil composition | Volcanic sands; stones and effusive rocks |
| Cultivation system | Alberello supported by chestnut poles |
| 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-cone oak vats with indigenous yeasts; full malolactic fermentation; aged for 24 months in French oak barrels and 18 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in truncated conical oak vats with indigenous yeasts; full malolactic fermentation; aged for 24 months in French oak barrels (Ovum) and 18 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in French oak barrels (Ovum) and 18 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |