Etna Rosso 'Nero di Sei' Palmento Costanzo

Etna DOC • Sicily • Palmento Costanzo
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Etna DOC
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Fermentation in French oak vats with selected indigenous yeasts. Fully malolactic fermentation
Aging
24 months in oak barrels and 12 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Nerello Mascalese 80%, Nerello Cappuccio 20%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This Etna DOC captures the distinctive personality of Sicily terroir. At 14% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Nerello Mascalese 80%, Nerello Cappuccio 20%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards from vines of contrada Santo Spirito on the north side of Etna on volcanic sands. Vinification: fermentation in French oak vats with selected indigenous yeasts. Fully malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged 24 months in oak barrels and 12 months in bottle. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Braised lamb with herbs
Mature pecorino cheese
Grilled red meats and game
Wild mushroom risotto
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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