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Passito Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT
This wine is made from sun-dried grapes of Grillo and Catarratto, giving it an orange-golden color with a lusciously sweet and creamy character. The practice of sun-drying grapes, particularly in Sicily, dates back to ancient times and was used in the production of wines like Marsala. This method allows for the creation of a dessert wine with a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity. The slow fermentation process, aided by the gradual addition of sun-dried grapes, allows the wine to develop a rich, concentrated flavor, while the 7 months of aging in wood barrels and 12 months in bottle provide the wine with the necessary time to evolve and integrate its components, resulting in a wine that is complex and sophisticated
Vintage Factsheets
The vineyards are located in Cammarata, Agrigento, at an altitude of 700 meters (2,297 feet) above sea level, with east-facing slopes that maximize the exposure to morning sun. The soil here is rocky, sandy, and rich in iron, contributing to the wine’s deep, mineral undertones. The vineyard’s 30-55-year-old vines grow in dense planting with 2,600 vines per hectare (1,053 vines per acre), using vertical trellis and bush vine training systems. The unique climate and soil conditions provide the perfect environment for producing grapes that develop a rich sweetness while maintaining a refreshing acidity.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Terre Siciliane IGT
- Varietal Composition
- Grillo, Catarratto
- Aging
- The winemaking process for the Grillo and Catarratto grapes involves slow fermentation with a progressive addition of sun-dried grapes, which imparts a rich, concentrated sweetness to the wine. After fermentation, it is aged for 7 months in wood barrels and an additional 12 months in bottle, allowing the wine to develop complexity and elegance over time.
- Alcohol
- 14%
On the nose, this intense wine offers distinct notes of apricot and candied orange peel. Notes of date weave with fresh aromas of sage and calamint, with a finish of tobacco and of hydrocarbon. On the palate, it expresses remarkable acidity that is well-balanced with the sweetness.
Vinous
92 Points
NV
“The NV (2021 Harvest) Bianco Passito is golden amber with orange hues. It lifts from the glass with a pretty blend of orange blossoms, dried peaches and mint. It's supremely silky and cool-toned with vibrant acidity enlivening its ultra-ripe citrus and melon tones. This leaves a tropical flourish of florals, spice and candied lime that resonates on and on. Even at 175 grams per liter of residual sugar, I can't help but want to pour another glass.”
— Eric Guido, 2023
