97 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "[$90 list] Showing its Etna pedigree and loaded with finesse, this gorgeous red has inviting aromas of camphor, crushed red berries, blue flowers and Mediterranean brush. Full-bodied but boasting an almost weightless elegance, the enveloping, delicious palate delivers raspberry compote, ripe strawberry and baking spice alongside a flinty mineral note that lends depth. Enveloping, polished tannins provide lithe support while fresh acidity keeps it balanced. It's already showing beautifully so there's no need to wait. Drink through 2029. (Nov 2021)"
95 points Wojciech Bonkowski, MW (TimAtkin.com): "2019 has yielded quite a few phenomenal red wines on Etna, such as Passopisciaro’s version of Guardiola, which raises their standard even higher than before. There is a tangibly lighter touch in terms of extraction, letting the cool, almost salty minerality express itself more freely, while following on the mid-palate with enormous density, superfine grain, and staggering length of flavour. Top league. (2023)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Contrada Guardiola (G) lifts from the glass in classic form: dark, smoky, ashy even, with a burst of spiced black cherries that evolves with coaxing. This is lifted in feel, impressing with a core of salty minerality and bright acids before releasing its ripe red fruits and inner rose tones. The 2019 maintains amazing energy while tapering off structured and savory, with hints of sage and fresh plum that linger. The Guardiola is a selection of old vines from within the vineyard, growing between 800 to 1,000 meters in elevation. Drink: 2024-2030. (Jun 2022)"
95 points Wojciech Bonkowski, MW (TimAtkin.com): "2019 has yielded quite a few phenomenal red wines on Etna, such as Passopisciaro’s version of Guardiola, which raises their standard even higher than before. There is a tangibly lighter touch in terms of extraction, letting the cool, almost salty minerality express itself more freely, while following on the mid-palate with enormous density, superfine grain, and staggering length of flavour. Top league. (2023)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Contrada Guardiola (G) lifts from the glass in classic form: dark, smoky, ashy even, with a burst of spiced black cherries that evolves with coaxing. This is lifted in feel, impressing with a core of salty minerality and bright acids before releasing its ripe red fruits and inner rose tones. The 2019 maintains amazing energy while tapering off structured and savory, with hints of sage and fresh plum that linger. The Guardiola is a selection of old vines from within the vineyard, growing between 800 to 1,000 meters in elevation. Drink: 2024-2030. (Jun 2022)"
| Product SKU | 347317 |
| Producer | Passopisciaro (Franchetti) |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Other Red Blends |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | Nerello Mascalese |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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