Passopisciaro Contrada C Terre Siciliane IGP 2020

The Passopisciaro estate was founded by the renowned winemaker Andrea Franchetti, who is also the creator of the famous winery and wine Tenuta di Trinoro. In 2000, he purchased land on the active volcano Etna at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. The estate is located in the town of Castiglione di Sicilia on the northern side of the volcano. The total area of the vineyards is 40 hectares, but the productive land is just over 15 hectares, while the remaining area is still undeveloped and consists of a landscape with afforestation and volcanic rock formations. The first harvest was collected in 2005. The main asset of the winery is the unique grape variety Nerello Mascalese. Due to the significant difference between day and night temperatures, the grapes ripen much later. This contributes to the even ripening of the berries and the accumulation of acids, which significantly enhances the aging potential of the wines. After achieving high-quality grape yields, the planting of Petit Verdot and Cesanese d’Affile varieties began. The wines produced by Passopisciaro represent a new wave in winemaking. Bright, deep, and juicy, they receive the highest ratings from wine critics.