2020 Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Rosso Sicily, Italy

Palmento Costanzo is on the north side of Mount Etna, near the town of Passopisciaro. The towns name means to walk the sciara, referring to the rocky volcanic substance that makes up the winerys structures as well as the vineyards dry stone terraces. A certain number of years after an eruption, yellow flowers called ginestra are the first signs of life that show it will be time to plant the vines. An inspiration for the color of one of their wine labels, the ginestra are also an excellent symbol for the spirit of rejuvenation endemic to Mt. Etna–and defined by Valeria & Mimmos labor of love.

80% Nerello Mascalese, 20% Nerello Cappuccio from Contrada Santo Spirito, Passopisciaro. : Hand-harvest in second half of October. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation completely carried out. 50% aged for 12 months in stainless steel tanks, 50% ages for 12 months in 50 HL oak barrels, followed by another 12 months in the bottle.