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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 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

Light-bodiedLow tanninRacy acidityDryCrisp, Mineral, Saline finish

Aroma: citrus blossom, white peach, volcanic mineral, fennel

Palate: lemon, green apple, saline, chalky mineral

Mofete Bianco is the Palmento Costanzo estate white: bright and mineral-driven from organically farmed Carricante on Etna's north slope in Contrada Santo Spirito.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick The consortium's page on use suggests Etna Bianco as its example of a Sicilian white for Ragusano. Its citrus and saline minerality lift the sweet young cheese and answer the almond note the consortium finds in long-aged wheels.

How to serve Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Bianco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled sea bass with olive oil and lemon, Sicilian bruschetta with fresh tomato, Insalata di mare (mixed seafood salad). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Palmento Costanzo was founded in 2011 by Mimmo and Valeria Costanzo, with the Mofete range introduced from the 2012 vintage as the estate's primary expression. Mofete is the Sicilian term for volcanic fumaroles - a nod to the estate's position on the active volcano. The white draws on organically farmed Carricante and Catarratto from the Santo Spirito contrada.

  1. 2011Palmento Costanzo estate founded in Contrada Santo Spirito
  2. 2012First Mofete Bianco vintage

Facts

Producer
Palmento Costanzo · visiting guide
Grapes
Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%)
Classification
Etna Bianco DOC
Oak
Stainless steel on fine lees
ABV
13.0%
Price
€22-35 at retail
Drinking window
2-8 from vintage
First vintage
2012
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Bianco

What does Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Bianco taste like?

On the nose, citrus blossom, white peach, volcanic mineral, fennel. On the palate, lemon, green apple, saline, chalky mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, racy acidity with a crisp, mineral, saline finish. Mofete Bianco is the Palmento Costanzo estate white: bright and mineral-driven from organically farmed Carricante on Etna's north slope in Contrada Santo Spirito.

When should I drink Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Bianco?

Drink 2-8 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 Mofete Etna Bianco?

Grilled sea bass with olive oil and lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sicilian bruschetta with fresh tomato and Insalata di mare (mixed seafood salad). Clean mineral character and bright citrus notes are natural companions for delicate grilled fish.

What grapes are in Palmento Costanzo Mofete Etna Bianco?

The blend is Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%). The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.

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