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97 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "[$90 list] A round, medium-bodied red, offering an enticing note of wild strawberry layered upon supple tannins and flavors and aromas of dried rosemary, sweet smoke and sandalwood. Bright and lingering, with a well-spiced finish. Drink now through 2029. 204 cases made, 100 cases imported. Alcohol 14.5%. (Nov 2021)" 95 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "Nosing the 2019 Contrada Sciaranuova (S) is a total pleasure. Masses of rose petals, sour cherries, tangerine, cedar and smoke form its wonderfully perfumed bouquet. This is seamlessly silky without any hard edges, displaying a harmonious mix of ripe red fruits and sweet inner spice. It finishes structured, remarkably long, but also fresh, leaving the palate with a youthful concentration, but also residual acids that maintain a juicy persona. The 2019 is a stunning rendition of Sciaranuova. Drinking Window: 2024-2031. (Jun 2022)"
95 points Wojciech Bonkowski, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Sciaranuova, as the name suggests, lies on one of Etna’s younger lava outcrops, lending the wine a somewhat burly, almost animal quality that resolves into impressive sour plum energy on the palate. A statement in mineral force and ripe fruit at the same time, a very authentic wine with little winemaking apparent—it’s notably oak-free. With plenty of volcanic grit, this is a 2017 to age another few years. (2023)"
| Product SKU | 346271 |
| Producer | Passopisciaro (Franchetti) |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | Nerello Mascalese |
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