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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 5 to 18 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs18 yrs20 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryVery Long, Mineral finish

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

  • Braised lamb shoulder with Sicilian herbs Complex mineral depth and firm structure frame the slow-cooked herb lamb.More wines for lamb →
  • Mushroom and herb risotto Volcanic earthiness and incense notes create a balanced dialogue with mushroom risotto.More wines for risotto →
  • Aged Ragusano DOP with honey The wine's mineral-iron character matches the sweet-sharp combination of aged Ragusano with honey.More wines for pasta with ragù →

With cheese

Maiorchino Our pick Maiorchino is delicate for a pecorino when young and turns piquant, ageing from about 8 months to as long as 24. Etna Rosso crus bring firm tannin, high acidity and dark cherry depth, the structure for an old, sharp wheel.

How to serve Palmento Costanzo Di Me

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2014First 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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