| Producer | Passopisciaro |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Nerello Mascalese |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 03947 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 14.50% |
Organic/Bio With just 1HA of vines on the 2,800 foot elevation, lava-covered, Contrada Sciaranuova, Passopisciaro made only 165 cases or so of this in 2021. The name translates to "new lava flow" which covered the site in the 1600s and has now broken down to coarse gravel over the more silty soils from older eruptions. My note on tasting it May gets at what to expect: "Smoky and intense with lots of volcanic notes. There’s a purity and finesse here that’s scary in intensity. I want to drink this like perfect Pinot Noir. Really lovely." Miss this at your own risk.
"The 2021 Contrada Sciaranuova (S) is a well-muscled dancer who enters the stage coy and withdraws, forcing the taster to work for its youthfully backward bouquet. Suggestions of dried roses, licorice, wild strawberries and clove are enshrouded by sweet smoke. It flows across the palate with a wave of pure silk, seamless and refined with pretty red berry fruit underscored by minerals and a steadily building tannic tension that hints at the power within. This coats the palate with a staining of primary concentration that lingers long as violet inner florals and tart blackberry fade."
"Contrada Sciaranuova is situated at 850m, located on a gravelly lava flow from the 17th century, where Passopisciaro own 1ha of vines. A full, earthy, black and red cherry nose with overt balsamic scents and floral overtones leads to an intense and succulent palate. Bold, bright red, black and blue fruits are steadfastly supported by sturdy tannins, making this a wine best drunk after further time in the bottle. A beautiful black cherry and raspberry finish emerges, along with some dusty, earthy, violet and wood tones. 2,000 bottles produced."
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