Passopisciaro Contrada G 2024

Passopisciaro Contrada G 2024 is a striking expression of Nerello Mascalese from one of Etna’s most elevated old-vine sites, sitting around 800 meters above sea level. From a historic parcel in the heart of the estate, it combines deep red-fruit intensity with the smoky, mineral complexity that has made Passopisciaro one of Sicily’s most admired names.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this wine typically shows a bright, translucent ruby color that hints at its freshness and finesse. The nose is layered and compelling, opening with ripe red berries, cherry and pomegranate, then moving into smoky volcanic ash, dried herbs, iron, and a fine stony minerality. On the palate it is rich and juicy, with full red-fruit flavor wrapped around a firm, elegant structure. The old vines lend concentration and depth, while the high-altitude site brings lift, freshness, and precision. It should age beautifully, gaining complexity over the next 8–15 years or more as the fruit integrates and the savory, mineral notes deepen.

Production
Contrada G comes from a long-established domain in the heart of the Passopisciaro estate on the slopes of Mount Etna, where the high altitude and volcanic soils create a distinctive, tension-filled style. The parcel is planted with a selection of vines more than 100 years old, and the fruit is harvested by hand to preserve purity and vineyard character. Vinification is handled with a careful, restrained approach that aims to express the site first and foremost, allowing Nerello Mascalese to show its naturally aromatic, mineral-driven profile.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs especially well with roasted lamb, grilled veal, wild mushrooms, duck, and rich Mediterranean dishes with herbs and tomato-based sauces. It is best served at 16–18°C, and a short decant of 30–60 minutes is recommended to open up the aromatics and soften the structure.

Producer
Passopisciaro, part of the Vini Franchetti project, has become a benchmark producer on Mount Etna for site-specific wines that showcase the volcano’s unique contrade. The estate is closely associated with the modern rise of Etna as a world-class fine-wine region, and its wines are highly regarded for their precision, depth, and clear sense of place.

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