Palmento Costanzo Prefillossera 2017 Etna Red DOC MAGNUM

Palmento Costanzo Prefillossera 2017 Etna Rosso DOC Magnum

Palmento Costanzo Prefillossera 2017 Etna Rosso DOC Magnum is a red wine of great personality, an authentic expression of Etna and the work of the Palmento Costanzo winery. It is made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes cultivated in a volcanic context of strong identity, with a profile that combines elegance, depth, and a wide and refined taste structure. The magnum format and the single wooden box make it a proposal of great impact, ideal as a gift or for a special occasion.

Territory and wine style

Production takes place in Contrada Santo Spirito, in Passopisciaro, in the heart of the Etna DOC Rosso area. Here, the vineyard's roots dig into black and brown volcanic sands, among stones and effusive rocks, an environment that helps define a wine that is tense, sapid, and rich in mineral nuances. The plants, trained as bush vines with chestnut supports and over 100 years old, tell a story of traditional and precise viticulture. The manual harvest with selection in the vineyard and the limited yield help achieve a concentrated but not heavy red, true to the style of Etna and its natural finesse.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a ruby red color. On the nose, it offers a deep and rich bouquet, with notes of red fruit, hints of graphite, echoes of volcanic dust, and balsamic accents. On the palate, it is enveloping, with an important structure balanced by velvety tannins and a pleasant final sapidity. The sip is long, dynamic, and coherent, supported by good freshness and an elegant progression that enhances the complexity of the grape variety and the territory.

Recommended pairings

This Etna Rosso DOC pairs well with flavorful and structured dishes, such as roasted red meats, braised dishes, oven-baked lamb, game birds, and preparations with mushrooms or reductions. It is also excellent with aged cheeses and traditional Sicilian recipes based on meats and delicate spices. Its sapid component and aromatic profile make it interesting even with dishes of evolved Mediterranean cuisine, as long as they are well-constructed and not too fatty.

Serving temperature

The ideal serving temperature for Palmento Costanzo Prefillossera 2017 Etna Rosso DOC Magnum is between 18 and 20°C. When serving a magnum bottle, a short rest in a decanter can help open the bouquet, especially if the wine is uncorked in a youthful phase of its evolution.

Why buy it

It is a valuable choice for those seeking an Etna wine capable of uniting territory, elegance, and depth. Palmento Costanzo Prefillossera 2017 Etna Rosso DOC Magnum offers a complete experience: prestige of the format, identity of the vineyard, balance between fruit, minerality, and structure, and a refined aesthetic thanks to the wooden box. Perfect for a personal cellar, for an important dinner, or for a refined gift, it represents an authoritative and distinctive Italian red.