Palmento Costanzo
Etna Rosso Prefillossera 2020
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in 500 L French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle |
- Name and vintage: Etna DOC Rosso 2020, organic dry red wine, 14% vol
- Native grape varieties: 90% Nerello Mascalese and 10% Nerello Cappuccio, from old vines
- Volcanic terroir: Contrada Santo Spirito at 750 metres, on black and brown volcanic sands
- Vinification and ageing: indigenous yeasts, 24 months in oak and 12 in bottle
- Sensory profile: notes of red fruits and graphite, velvety tannins, savoury finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Prefillossera by Palmento Costanzo is an organic red wine from the Etna area, capable of precisely expressing the volcano's unique character. This elegant and powerful blend is created from a union of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, offering a deep and rich sensory profile. On the nose, intense notes of red fruits emerge, intertwined with hints of graphite, volcanic dust and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it is enveloping and long, supported by velvety tannins that guide the sip towards a delicately savoury and persistent finish, a true liquid expression of its chosen terroir.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the renowned Contrada Santo Spirito in Passopisciaro, located on the northern slope of Etna, within the Natural Park. The vineyards stretch at 750 metres above sea level on ancient terraces supported by classic dry-stone walls made of lava stone. In this extreme environment, the roots of century-old ungrafted vines run deep, cultivated using the traditional bush-trained system supported by chestnut stakes. The soil, characterised by alternating black and brown volcanic sands and effusive rocks, combined with high planting density and low yield per hectare, imparts a pronounced mineral identity and a precise flavour profile to the wine.
How it is produced
The production process begins in mid-October with a rigorous manual harvest, involving careful selection of the bunches directly on the vine to preserve the highest quality. In the winery, the transformation of the must takes place through fermentation activated by indigenous yeasts, accompanied by prolonged maceration inside rotating French oak barrels. After completing malolactic fermentation, the wine undergoes a slow maturation in oak for twenty-four months, followed by a further period of rest to harmonise the overall structure. This meticulous approach consolidates the aromatic depth and defines a technical profile designed to encourage significant evolution over time.
History and Curiosities
The Prefillossera Etna DOC Rosso originates in Contrada Santo Spirito, within a volcanic area of inestimable value, protected by UNESCO. Here, the Palmento Costanzo winery preserves century-old ungrafted vines, expertly cultivated as bush vines on historic lava stone terraces. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked to enhance the essence of this extreme terroir, ensure a limited yield of absolute organic excellence. The 2020 vintage stands out for its prestigious achievements, boasting 95 points from James Suckling and 5 Grappoli Bibenda.
Awards
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2020
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2020
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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2020
91/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2020
4Italian 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 Prefillossera 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Nerello Mascalese, 10% Nerello Cappuccio |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Palmento Costanzo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Prefillossera Etna DOC Rosso originates in Contrada Santo Spirito, within a volcanic area of inestimable value, protected by UNESCO. Here, the Palmento Costanzo winery preserves century-old ungrafted vines, expertly cultivated as bush vines on historic lava stone terraces. The grapes, meticulously hand-picked to enhance the essence of this extreme terroir, ensure a limited yield of absolute organic excellence. The 2020 vintage stands out for its prestigious achievements, boasting 95 points from James Suckling and 5 Grappoli Bibenda. |
| Origin | Contrada Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro, Etna |
| Soil composition | Black and brown volcanic sands; stones and effusive rocks. |
| Cultivation system | Bush vine supported by chestnut poles |
| Plants per hectare | 8000 |
| Yield per hectare | 25 quintals |
| Harvest | Mid-October |
| Production technique | Fermentation with selected indigenous yeasts and prolonged maceration in rotating French oak barrels; ageing for 24 months in French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation with selected indigenous yeasts and prolonged maceration in 500 L French oak rotating barrels; full malolactic fermentation carried out; aged for 24 months in 500 L French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 24 months in 500 L French oak barrels and 12 months in bottle |
| Year production | 90000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |