Palmento Costanzo
Etna Rosso Nero di Sei 2021
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Aging | 24 months in large oak barrels and 12 months in bottle. |
- Wine and vintage: Etna Rosso Denomination of Controlled Origin organic 2021, Sicily, 13.5% vol
- Scores: Rated 95 points by James Suckling and 94 points by Luca Maroni
- Origin and soil: Santo Spirito (Passopisciaro), volcanic sand soils and effusive rocks
- Vinification: fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak vats; maturation 24 months plus 12 months
- Tasting and pairings: ruby red colour, notes of fruit and spices; ideal with cured meats, cheeses and meats
Description
What kind of wine it is
Etna Rosso Nero di Sei by Palmento Costanzo is a Sicilian organic red wine with great character. This wine is produced from old, century-old vines capable of delivering a profound sip. On the palate, it reveals a velvety structure, supported by fine tannins and a long-lasting finish. Its complexity is defined through fermentation in truncated conical oak vats with indigenous yeasts and the completion of malolactic fermentation.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Contrada Santo Spirito in Passopisciaro, on the northern slope of Etna. The vineyards are cultivated using the alberello method, supported by chestnut stakes, a system that ensures high fruit quality. The roots delve into volcanic sands rich in effusive rocks, a soil that imparts a pronounced structured character to the wine. The connection to the territory is clearly evident during tasting, where notes of volcanic ash blend with the mineral essence of the area.
How it is produced
The grapes are hand-picked in mid-October with a rigorous selection of bunches. This is followed by a lengthy ageing process of twenty-four months in large oak barrels, completed by a year of maturation in the bottle to harmonise the sensory profile. With its ruby red colour, the wine expresses a rich bouquet of ripe fruit and sweet spices, with hints of leather and mint. Its persistence makes it perfect for pairing with cured meats, aged cheeses and dishes based on beef, pork or lamb.
History and Curiosities
Nero di Sei 2021 by Palmento Costanzo is a sublime expression of Etna DOC, born from the volcanic sands of the renowned Contrada Santo Spirito. Its grapes come from century-old bush-trained vines, which impart unparalleled depth to the glass. This refined organic wine matures for 24 months in oak barrels and rests for a further year in the bottle to achieve its utmost elegance. Prestigious international ratings reward its velvety texture, enriched by extraordinary persistence and fine, delicate tannins.
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
95/100
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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2021
94/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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 Nero di Sei 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Palmento Costanzo |
| Story | History and Curiosities Nero di Sei 2021 by Palmento Costanzo is a sublime expression of Etna DOC, born from the volcanic sands of the renowned Contrada Santo Spirito. Its grapes come from century-old bush-trained vines, which impart unparalleled depth to the glass. This refined organic wine matures for 24 months in oak barrels and rests for a further year in the bottle to achieve its utmost elegance. Prestigious international ratings reward its velvety texture, enriched by extraordinary persistence and fine, delicate tannins. |
| Origin | Contrada Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro, Etna North exposure |
| Soil composition | Volcanic sands; stones and effusive rocks. |
| Cultivation system | Bush vines supported by chestnut poles |
| Plants per hectare | 8000 |
| Yield per hectare | 50 q/ha |
| Harvest | Manual, second ten days of October |
| Production technique | Fermentation in truncated conical oak vats with selected indigenous yeasts; full malolactic fermentation carried out. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in truncated conical oak vats with selected indigenous yeasts. Complete malolactic fermentation. |
| Aging | 24 months in large oak barrels and 12 months in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |