Palmento Costanzo Etna Rosso Mofete
Medium ruby in color, the nose shows wild cherry, raspberry, strawberry, violet, Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, and subtle volcanic ash. The palate delivers bright red berries, gentle spice, volcanic ash, freshness, and sapidity. Palmento Costanzo is a boutique estate located on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, founded by the Costanzo family with a mission to showcase the individuality of Etna’s volcanic terroir. The winery is deeply committed to organic farming and traditional Sicilian viticulture, including the preservation of historic dry-stone terraces and ancient vineyard practices.
Classification: DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
Grape Varietal: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
Feature: Organic, Single Vineyard
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Appellation: Etna
Grape Profile: Nerello Mascalese provides structure, acidity, and red fruit with mineral tension. Nerello Cappuccio adds softness, color, and aromatic lift. Together, they create wines that are fresh, aromatic, and mineral-driven with Burgundian-like elegance.
Region Profile: Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, is one of Italy’s most distinctive wine regions. Vineyards are planted at high elevations (often 600–1,000+ meters), where cooler temperatures and large diurnal shifts preserve acidity and aromatics. The soils are composed of volcanic ash, basalt, and lava fragments, providing excellent drainage and imparting a signature mineral character.
Pair with: Grilled and roasted white and red meats. Roasted poultry and earthy vegetables like roots and mushrooms.. Rich tomato-based dishes like pasta and pizza. Charcuterie. Aged cheeses like pecorino and parmigiano-reggiano.
