Description
Bursting with aromas and flavour, Passoluna represents all the warmth, brilliance and exuberance
of Sicilian nature. Made from slightly dried grapes, its deep colour and aromas convey our island’s
most intense emotions, a land situated in the heart of Mediterranean sea, rich with dazzling beauty,
sunny vineyards and treasured vines. On the nose this wine shows notes of red fruit jam and spices,
with elegant balsamic hints. In the mouth it reveals sweet tannins and a warm, velvety and long
lasting taste.
Grape varieties Nero d’Avola Syrah
Alcohol content 14% vol.
Vineyards Vineyards located on the hills of southern Sicily, with medium-textured soils tend mainly
to clay.
Harvest Late September – early October.
Production method The grapes, left to over-ripen on the plant until they become slightly withered,
are harvested by hand in crates about 2-3 weeks after the normal harvesting period.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats for approximately 10-15 days at a controlled
temperature of 24-26°C.
Ageing Mainly in stainless steel vats and about 6 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes
Color: deep ruby colour with purple highlights.
Nose: a very rich aroma with bursting notes of red fruit jam and spices, and elegant balsamic hints.
Palate: a warm, velvety and harmonious taste, with soft, sweet tannins; great delightfulness and
persistence.
Food pairings Ideal partner for cold cuts, semi-aged cheese, roasted and stewed meats, spicy food;
it is also excellent as a meditation red wine.
Serving temperature 16-18°C
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