Terre Siciliane - Passopisciaro 2012 (JR17)

Terre Siciliane

Terre Siciliane - Passopisciaro 2012

Country : Italy
Region : Sicilia - Etna
Vintage : 2012
Grape : 100% Nerello Mascalese
Aging : Malolactic fermentation 18 months in large oak barrels
Vineyard age : 70-100 years
Strength : 15.5% vol.
Bottle size: 750ml

Jancis Robinson: 17/20
Vivino 2013 reference price (ex-tax) : $508 as at 2021.1.20

Wine Advocate Vintage Charts: Sicilia 2012 (92 pts)
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Jancis Robinson (2019.6.21): 17/20

"Transparent mid ruby. This looks its age. (Though certainly isn't browning.) Lovely mix of warmth to the extent almost of being charred and, dare I say it, molten – together with the grain-dry finish that characterises fine Etna red, so this is a truly refreshing wine that belies its alcoholic strength. It's not desperately tannic, more fine-grained, but is probably best drunk with food. It was happy with Auvergne saucisson and also a range of cheeses, especially top-quality Gouda, but I could imagine it going happily with fish – though maybe a pretty simply cooked turbot or sea bass. Leaves the palate utterly refreshed. Fine freshness. Bravo!"