This wine shows that Palmento Costanzo, founded by the Costanzo family as recently as 2010, is already a leading producer on Etna. A seamless blend of Carricante (70%) and Catarratto, the 2023 Mofete delivers good depth — you can almost feel and taste the lava—supported by a cutting edginess. Although not labeled as coming from a distinct contrada, the website informs us that the grapes come from the Contrada di Santo Spirito, on the north side of Etna, an area well-suited for white grapes. This modestly weighted (12% stated alcohol) wine is superb with hearty seafood dishes.
92 Michael Apstein – July 30, 2025