PassopisciaroPassorosso Etna Rosso 2018

Product code: 14202
£34.60 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Sicily, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Passopisciaro
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Grape: 100% Nerello Mascalese
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Passopisciaro
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Grape: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Product Notes

Passopisciaro Passorosso Etna Rosso is a captivating Italian red wine hailing from the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. It is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes, which are grown in volcanic soil unique to this region. The wine is known for its ruby red color, impeccable balance, and intense aroma of dark fruit and spice. On the palate, it offers flavors of cherry, raspberry, and smoke, with a hint of minerality and silky tannins that linger long after the finish. This wine pairs perfectly with hearty meats and bold Italian dishes, making it a must-try for any serious wine enthusiast.

Tasting Notes

Red berry, baking spice and a balsamic whiff of camphor lead the nose. On the racy, linear palate, firm acidity and polished tannins accompany sour cherry, orange zest, mineral and aniseed. Taut refined tannins balance the vibrant energy

About the Winery

Passopisciaro

The story of Passopisciaro began in 2000 when founder Andrea Franchetti took it upon himself to restore the decaying cellars and farm on Mount Etna’s slopes. His hard work and determination led to the drastic change in the old area, making it what we see today. He started by clearing the existing ancient vines that covered the plot. The next step entailed restoring the terraces by replanting the grapevines at a density of about 12,000 vines per hectare.

Today, Passopisciaro sits at an elevation and altitude of approximately a thousand meters above the wine town of the same name in the Castiglione di Sicilia district. The winery’s vineyards possess a thin layer of lavic soil that promote and support the planted vines’ growth. Passopisciaro primarily uses the native or indigenous grape variety of Nerello Mascalese. Besides that, the wine estate also utilises Petit Verdot, Cesanese d’Affile, and Chardonnay. Overall, the winery aims to deliver different and distinct expressions of the terroir and its characteristics through its wines.

The plots and vineyards owned by Passopisciaro extend over 26 hectares of land. They remain spread across Mount Etna’s northern face. Passopisciaro’s parcels get suitable conditions required for growing healthy and juicy grapes. In addition to that, the place experiences significant differences between the day and night temperatures. It plays an essential role in extending the growth and ripening period of the grapevines. It, in turn, allows the fruits to be of the highest quality. On top of that, such conditions contribute to the intensity, complexity, and elegance of the wines produced by Passopisciaro.

Passopisciaro’s wines represent the qualities and attributes of their terroirs distinctly. It includes the soil conditions, lava flow, altitude, etc. Overall, the winery’s products possess a characteristic and personality that remain loved by numerous people all across the globe.

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