Passopisciaro
In 2000, Andrea Franchetti found himself looking at the ruins of an ancient vineyard on the northern slopes of an active volcano in Sicily.
Taken with the rare combination of altitude and soils that Mount Etna offered, he, along with his contemporaries, set about rejuvenating these 100+-year-old vineyards. And slowly, piece by piece, the modern Etna wine scene was born.
The winery sits in a spectacular setting at 1000m asl above the town of Passopisciaro. The focus on the native grape Nerello Mascalese, of which they make six different iterations. Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, and Cesanese d’Affile are also planted.
Highly Rated
Passopisciaro Contrada Masterclass PackSicily
A three pack of the three top rated Passopisciaro Contrada reds from the 2022 vintage. Some of the most sought-after wines in all of Sicily.
Sale price$475.00
Regular price$495.00
$158.33 Per Bottle
In stock, 6 left 97 pts
2022 Passopisciaro Contrada R Rampante RossoSicily
The most elegant and aromatic of Passopisciaro's single-vineyard 'Contrada' wines made from Nerello Mascalese. A Sicilian joy.
Sale price$155.00
Regular price$165.00
In stock, 10 left 20% OFF AT CHECKOUT 95 pts
2022 Passopisciaro Contrada S Sciaranuova RossoSicily
A bright and aromatic Nerello Mascalese from the gravelly soils of the freshest Etna lava flow. Nervy Nerello excellence.
Sale price$165.00
In stock, 3 left 96 pts
2022 Passopisciaro Contrada G Guardiola RossoSicily
A deep and complex Nerello from Etna, this comes off some of the oldest vines in their holdings.
Sale price$165.00
In stock, 4 left 94 pts
2022 Passopisciaro Passorosso Etna RossoSicily
Sourced from a mix of high-altitude old vines across Etna’s north face, this is a beautifully pitched, quietly complex red that captures the mountain’s raw elegance.
Sale price$70.00
Sold out 98 pts
2021 Passopisciaro Contrada R Rampante RossoSicily
The most elegant and aromatic of Passopisciaro's single-vineyard 'Contrada' wines made from Nerello Mascalese. A Sicilian joy.
Sale price$180.00
Sold out 96 pts
2021 Passopisciaro Contrada PC ChardonnaySicily
Rare and exquisite Etna Chardonnay, long, graceful and with hints of richness.
Sale price$180.00
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