Palmento Caselle Etna Bianco Superiore DOC 2019

Wine Description for Palmento Caselle Etna Bianco Superiore DOC 2019 by I Vigneri di Salvo Foti

Colour & Appearance

Delicate, elegant golden yellow with cool, silvery reflections – a wine that already tells of finesse and precision in the glass.

Nose

The nose is of captivating complexity: honeycomb and ripe sweetness open the play, followed by melon, pear compote, quince preserve and a hint of dried mango. Beneath shimmer cedarwood, anise, dried meadow flowers and white nougat. What initially seems opulent reveals itself as remarkably fresh and lively – a wine that demands attention without tiring.

Palate

On the palate, the Palmento Caselle displays remarkable density and smoothness, without ever losing its lightness. The juicy fruit from the nose continues, embedded in a refreshing vitality and delicate vanilla notes. A powerful, invigorating wine with genuine inner tension.

Finish

Long, mineral and with a pleasantly provocative spice – the Etna makes itself known. The aftertaste is complex and sustained, a silent testament to its volcanic origins.

Terroir & Origin

Grown on the lava terraces of Mount Etna, one of the most exciting wine regions in the world. The extreme altitudes, the mineral-rich volcanic soil and the Mediterranean climate give this wine its unmistakable tension between ripeness and freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Vinified from the indigenous grape variety Carricante – one of Sicily’s noblest white varieties. Salvo Foti, one of the most important custodians of Etna winemaking, relies on traditional methods that allow the terroir to speak without over-shaping it. The moderate alcohol content of 12.5% underscores the elegance.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with grilled sea bream with herbs and rosemary potatoes, equally convincing with a porcini risotto with honey-glazed quail. Also crispy celeriac chips with roasted mushrooms and argan oil harmonise wonderfully with the aromatic depth of this wine.

Special Features

A wine from I Vigneri di Salvo Foti is always a statement – for the preservation of old vines, for artisanal integrity and for the conviction that Mount Etna ranks among the great vineyard sites of the world. The 2019 vintage demonstrates this philosophy in impressive fashion.