Passuluna Rosso
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked beef stew, grilled lamb chops, aged pecorino cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Nero d'Avola, Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14%