Etna Rosato 'De Aetna' Terra Costantino 2024

The Etna Rosato "De Aetna" from the Terra Costantino winery is a rosé wine that originates from the Sicilian Volcano. It is made from Nerello Mascalese grapes vinified as rosé, capable of expressing its incisive and rich personality, while simultaneously highlighting its traits of fineness and delicacy. The Terra Costantino winery is strongly tied to its land and its Etna. Dino and Fabio Costantino know well that they are skilled guides and a valuable presence, but they are equally aware that the origin of the exceptional viticulture of this place is precisely due to it, that "great mountain" that warms the hearts of the Catanese. Terra Costantino cultivates the land according to a method of organic farming, as it seeks to enhance the characteristics that nature offers and the harmony that exists among them. The property is located along the South-East slope of Etna, in that part of the territory of Viagrande where the Contrada Blandano resides. From there, the Terra Costantino wines come to life, capable of faithfully reflecting the traits of a land magic.

“De Aetna” rosé is made from 90% Nerello Mascalese and 10% Nerello Cappuccio. These grapes come from vines with an average age of 35 years, cultivated using various planting systems, including the famous and resilient bush-trained form. The vines are rooted on sandy terraces of volcanic origin, located at an altitude of 450-550 meters above sea level. The hilly environment is essential for creating a thermal excursion suitable for shaping the inherent finesse of the varieties. Harvesting is done manually and vinification takes place entirely in steel containers, as does the aging process. This approach aims to preserve the fundamental characteristics of the grape variety in the purest and most straightforward way.

Terra Costantino “De Aetna” in its rosé version presents itself with a pale pink hue. Its aroma leans towards pleasant notes reminiscent of rose fragrance and red fruit, maintaining the typical mineral background that distinguishes the origin territory. On the palate, it is balanced and enhanced by an elegant blend of freshness and savoriness, making the sip tense and juicy. You will never get enough of this wine, which entices you to drink like few others can.