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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, dried rose, volcanic mineral, incense
Palate: pomegranate, iron, graphite, fine tannins
Di Me (meaning 'of me' or 'for me') is Palmento Costanzo's prestige expression: single-vineyard Nerello Mascalese from the oldest vines in the Santo Spirito contrada, displaying the estate's most complex mineral and structural character.
What it pairs with
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Braised lamb shoulder with Sicilian herbs
Complex mineral depth and firm structure frame the slow-cooked herb lamb. -
Mushroom and herb risotto
Volcanic earthiness and incense notes create a balanced dialogue with mushroom risotto. -
Aged Ragusano DOP with honey
The wine's mineral-iron character matches the sweet-sharp combination of aged Ragusano with honey.
How to serve Palmento Costanzo Di Me
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Braised lamb shoulder with Sicilian herbs, Mushroom and herb risotto, Aged Ragusano DOP with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Di Me was created from the estate's oldest Nerello Mascalese vines in the Santo Spirito contrada. Introduced in 2014 to represent the highest expression of Palmento Costanzo's organic north-slope philosophy, the wine is produced only in exceptional vintages and aged significantly longer than the Mofete range.
- 2014: First Di Me vintage; Palmento Costanzo's prestige single-vineyard established
Facts
- Producer
- Palmento Costanzo · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 24 months in large Slavonian oak botti; no additions
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €40-65 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-18 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2014
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Palmento Costanzo Di Me
What does Palmento Costanzo Di Me taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, dried rose, volcanic mineral, incense. On the palate, pomegranate, iron, graphite, fine tannins. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a very long, mineral finish. Di Me (meaning 'of me' or 'for me') is Palmento Costanzo's prestige expression: single-vineyard Nerello Mascalese from the oldest vines in the Santo Spirito contrada, displaying the estate's most complex mineral and structural character.
When should I drink Palmento Costanzo Di Me?
Drink 5-18 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Palmento Costanzo Di Me?
Braised lamb shoulder with Sicilian herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mushroom and herb risotto and Aged Ragusano DOP with honey. Complex mineral depth and firm structure frame the slow-cooked herb lamb.
What grapes are in Palmento Costanzo Di Me?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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