92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "[$39 list] Roses and cherries galore waft up from the 2019 Passorosso with ease. This is silky-smooth and cool-toned in feel, mixing juicy acidity with a pleasant inner sweetness that creates a seductively vibrant yet fruit-forward expression. The 2019 cleans up beautifully, leaving a coating of round tannins that create a classically dry feel, as hints of spiced citrus and hard red candies slowly fade. The pleasure factor is turned up high here, and the balance is on point. Drink: 2022-2027. (Jun 2022)"
91 points Decanter: "Bottled under a waning moon in June 2021, Passopisciaro's blended red from the northern slopes of Mount Etna draws its fruit from vines aged between 80 and 110 years old grown in the various contradas which make up its range of single-vineyard bottlings. Ripe red cherry and pomegranate scents with a hint of earthiness and floral overtones are followed in the mouth by tangy red fruits, prominent acidity and velvety grip on the cheeks. The long finish is succulent, earthy and minerally, with some barrel spice. Drinking Window: 2021-2026. (Aug 2021)"
91 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright ruby red with a subtly brightening rim. Slightly smoky on the nose, then revealing fine notes of underbrush and fresh wild berries, wet stone. On the palate shows tight tannins and clear development, beautiful fruit and compact, grippy tannins, also some nice juiciness, seems currently still very youthful on the finish. (Aug 2022)"
91 points Decanter: "Bottled under a waning moon in June 2021, Passopisciaro's blended red from the northern slopes of Mount Etna draws its fruit from vines aged between 80 and 110 years old grown in the various contradas which make up its range of single-vineyard bottlings. Ripe red cherry and pomegranate scents with a hint of earthiness and floral overtones are followed in the mouth by tangy red fruits, prominent acidity and velvety grip on the cheeks. The long finish is succulent, earthy and minerally, with some barrel spice. Drinking Window: 2021-2026. (Aug 2021)"
91 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright ruby red with a subtly brightening rim. Slightly smoky on the nose, then revealing fine notes of underbrush and fresh wild berries, wet stone. On the palate shows tight tannins and clear development, beautiful fruit and compact, grippy tannins, also some nice juiciness, seems currently still very youthful on the finish. (Aug 2022)"
| Product SKU | 346270 |
| Producer | Passopisciaro (Franchetti) |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| SubRegion | Etna DOC |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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