Passuluna Rosso
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Typically best enjoyed 2–5 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-cooked beef stew, grilled lamb chops, aged pecorino cheese
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Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Sicily, Cantine Nicosia's Passuluna Rosso is a tribute to the ancient Mediterranean tradition of appassimento—the partial drying of grapes to concentrate their sugars, acids, and flavors. The name 'Passuluna' poetically evokes the image of grapes raisined under the warm Sicilian sun and cooled by the nocturnal breeze under the moon ('luna'). This red blend artfully combines the structure and deep red fruit character of Nero d'Avola with the plush, spicy complexity of Syrah. A portion of the grapes is left to wither on the vine before harvest, resulting in a wine of remarkable depth, velvety texture, and a rich bouquet of blackberry jam, sweet spices, and licorice, balanced by a vibrant mineral backbone derived from Sicily's unique soils.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1898 by Francesco Nicosia, Cantine Nicosia is a historic family-owned winery located in Trecastagni on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. Today, under the stewardship of Carmelo Nicosia and his sons, the estate champions sustainable and organic viticulture across its high-altitude volcanic vineyards, particularly on the ancient Monte Gorna crater. The winery is highly renowned for its expressive Etna DOC wines crafted from indigenous varieties like Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, as well as its elegant Sosta Tre Santi Metodo Classico sparkling wines.