{"product_id":"palmento-costanzo-etna-rosso-contrada-santo-spirito-2021","title":"Palmento Costanzo Etna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito by Palmento Costanzo is an organic wine with a Controlled Designation of Origin, featuring a vibrant ruby red colour with elegant garnet nuances. Born from a harmonious blend of \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Cappuccio\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it represents a structured expression of Etna. The aromatic profile opens with notes of marasca cherries in alcohol, sour cherry, and tomato leaf, enhanced by spicy hints of black pepper and sweet tobacco. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by soft tannins and a pleasant savoury finish, completed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts and a long ageing in oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes come from the northern slope of the volcano, specifically in the renowned area of Passopisciaro. Here, at an altitude between 720 and 780 metres, grow \u003cstrong\u003ehundred-year-old vines\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivated with the classic bush-trained ('alberello') system on chestnut poles. The roots push deep into the \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic sands\u003c\/strong\u003e, an alkaline soil rich in iron, stones, and effusive rocks. This specific geological conformation ensures low yields and gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003eprecise mineral identity\u003c\/strong\u003e, outlining a well-defined flavour profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manual harvest takes place at the end of October, with a careful selection of the best bunches directly on the vine. In the cellar, the action of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e triggers fermentation inside truncated-conical oak vats, followed by complete malolactic fermentation to stabilise and harmonise the taste. The long rest includes twenty-four months in \u003cstrong\u003eegg-shaped French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e and a further eighteen months in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating from the northern slope of Mount Etna, at over seven hundred metres above sea level, this excellent \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Etna Rosso DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e is produced from centenarian vines grown using the bush-training system on chestnut poles. Rooted in precious \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic sands\u003c\/strong\u003e, these ancient plants ensure limited yields for uncompromising quality. The meticulous artisanal processing combines the use of indigenous yeasts with long ageing in fine French oak: an authentic expression of the Sicilian terroir, celebrated by critics with \u003cstrong\u003e91 Robert Parker points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Palmento Costanzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47744832012459,"sku":"62514","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/palmento-costanzo-etna-rosso-contrada-santo-spirito-2021_62514_1_706f1abc-0b19-4dac-ba55-1aaa1da16dbc.webp?v=1788855150","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/palmento-costanzo-etna-rosso-contrada-santo-spirito-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}