Passuluna Bianco
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian dishes, aged pecorino cheese, grilled swordfish
✨ Technical Specifications
Nicosia's Passuluna Bianco is a captivating expression of Sicilian winemaking that pays homage to the ancient tradition of 'appassimento'—the partial drying of grapes to concentrate their sugars, aromas, and flavors. The name 'Passuluna' beautifully marries 'passula' (the Sicilian dialect word for raisin) with 'luna' (the moon), evoking images of grapes slowly drying under the warm Mediterranean sun and cooling under the nocturnal sky. Crafted from select white varieties indigenous to Sicily, a portion of the grapes undergoes a delicate drying process before fermentation. This technique yields a wine of remarkable golden color, boasting an intense bouquet of ripe tropical fruits, candied citrus, and delicate honeyed notes, all balanced by a vibrant, refreshing acidity born from Sicily's sun-drenched, mineral-rich soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic Sicilian estate situated on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Trecastagni. Guided by five generations of family ownership, the winery is a passionate ambassador of Sicily's volcanic terroir and native grape heritage, championing certified organic viticulture and modern, sustainable winemaking. The estate is particularly acclaimed for its expressive Monte Gorna cru wines and the sophisticated Sosta Tre Santi collection, which features terroir-driven red and white Etna DOC expressions alongside exceptional Metodo Classico sparkling wines crafted from Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.