Wine International
Film Festival
From 6 to 16 of November in the Penedès
From 26 to 30 of November in the Priorat
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Palmento

Edició Most 2025

About the movie

An intimate look at the winemaking traditions of Sicily’s Etna region, focusing on the ancient practice of using “palmenti” – stone presses carved into volcanic rock. These centuries-old structures are a testament to the island’s deep-rooted winemaking heritage. The spectacular images of volcanic eruptions are all filmed by cinematographer and Etna resident Giuseppe Distefano.


About the movie

An intimate look at the winemaking traditions of Sicily’s Etna region, focusing on the ancient practice of using “palmenti” – stone presses carved into volcanic rock. These centuries-old structures are a testament to the island’s deep-rooted winemaking heritage. The spectacular images of volcanic eruptions are all filmed by cinematographer and Etna resident Giuseppe Distefano.


Director: Christopher Barnes
Genre: Documentary
Year: 2024
Script: Christopher Barnes
Duration: 15 min
Country: Italy, United Kingdom, USA
Lenguages: English
Subtitles: Catalan

Cast: Salvo Foti, Frank Cornelissen
Photo direction: Giuseppe Distefano, Alfonso Nogueroles
Assembly: Yan Vega
Music: Yan Vega
Productor: Grape Collective
Public: All audiences