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Although many of Palmento Costanzo's vines are impressively ancient, Prefillossera takes the oldest vines – over 120 years old – from Contrada Santo Spirito, where the winery is located. It's a field blend of mostly Nerello Mascalese, vinified using indigenous yeasts in 500l rotating French oak barrels, with a long maceration. The wine then matures for 24 months in 500l barrels and a further 12 months in bottle. There's a lovely purity of both fresh and dried red and black cherries, accompanied by herbal wafts, dark chocolate, pomegranate and earthy, woody notes. Vibrant, glossy and balanced, it has a good structure of acidity and fine, grainy tannins. Textured and energetic, it's a powerful expression of Nerello.

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Palmento Costanzo, Prefillossera, Etna, Sicily, Italy, 2019

Although many of Palmento Costanzo's vines are impressively ancient, Prefillossera takes the oldest vines – over 120 years old –

Palmento Costanzo, Prefillossera, Etna, Sicily, Italy, 2019

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