| Producer | Passopisciaro |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Subregion | Mount Etna |
| Varietal | Nerello Mascalese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 03975 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 14.50% |
Organic/Bio Most Etna wineries make an “Etna Rosso” from younger vines or barrels not used in their single-contrada bottlings. Not here. Instead Passarosso is a blend from some of the oldest vines in Passopisciaro's crus and delivers the essence of Etna’s north side as a whole. Powerful but vibrant, dark but still nicely juicy, this is a terrific bargain and a heck of a wine.
"The 2021 Passorosso is coy in the glass, slowly opening with suggestions of dusty rose and dried strawberries complicated by a hint of sweet Indian curry. It’s silky yet racy with a salty minerality that comes forward quickly, perfectly balanced by a core of juicy red fruit and autumnal spice. The Passorosso leaves the palate stained in youthful concentration as a bump of residual acidity maintains terrific freshness and licorice notes fade. What a beauty. This is first-class Etna Rosso. It's important to note that the Passorosso is not a second wine or a wine made from younger vines but instead a blend of old vines from all of Passopisciaro's crus. If there is one wine from this portfolio that should be considered every year, this is it."
"Passorosso is a blend of fruit from the winery's various contrada sites, Crunchy, herbal and slightly smoky red berry aromas are followed by a ripe, sweet red-fruited palate full of balsamic intrigue and subtle stoniness. Bright strawberry, cherry and raspberry are supported by tight, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity, ending with a succulent finish. Yum!"
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