Passopisciaro - Cru Etna Rosso of the Highest Calibre
We have just received a tiny amount of the fantastic 2020 Contrada wines of Passopisciaro. I tried a couple of these the other day and they blew me away. They're certainly at the top of the Mount Etna hierarchy – and priced that way too, unfortunately. Nonetheless they rival great Burgundy for finesse, elegance and definition. - Jeremy Muller, FWC.
Passopisciaro Contrada 'S' Sciaranuova Etna Rosso 2020
“The 2020 Contrada Sciaranuova (S) is deeply alluring, almost sultry, with an herbal tinged to its bright cherry-berry bouquet, along with hints of animal muskiness that keep me at the edge of the glass. The earth-inspired mix continues on the palate, yet blends with exotic inner florals, citrus-tinged red fruits and energizing acidity. There’s simply so much going on here, and yet the balance is perfect, as the 2020 tapers offlightly structured with a burst of inner sweetness and hints of salted licorice that linger. Wow. While this will age evenly, it’s also worth checking in on early to enjoy its primary nature. The vines of Sciara Nuova grow at 850 meters in soils of volcanic gravel. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2032”. 96 points, Eric Guido, Vinous.
Passopisciaro Contrada 'P' Porcaria Etna Rosso 2020
“The 2020 Contrada Porcaria (P) is dark and inward, as crushed rocks and camphor blow offto reveal spiced cherries and hints of shaved cedar. It’s silky and robust in feel, with bright acidity that adds thrust to its sour red berry fruits, as the 2020 displays an abundance of energy. Fine tannins saturate through the finale under an air inner florals, as a flourish of saline-minerality slowly fades. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2028”. 96 points, Eric Guido, Vinous.
Passopisciaro Contrada 'G' Guardiola Etna Rosso 2020
“The 2020 Contrada Guardiola (G) is a showstopper; surprisingly floral, with masses of rose and violet tones giving way to blackberries and a dusting of spice. This flows across the palate with ease, silky at first with a salty core and tart red berries that drench the senses; yet throughout, it remains perfumed and finessed. Spiced citrus and herbal tones linger through the long finale, along with a coating of fine tannins that promise a long and even development. Franky stated, this is one of the prettiest renditions of Guardiola fruit that I’ve ever experienced. Drinking Window: 2024 – 2032”. 96 points, Eric Guido, Vinous.
