'Passivento' Rosso Barone Montalto

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Barone Montalto
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Withering of the grapes both in the vineyard and in the fruit cellar, according to the 'Passivento Method'
Aging
Fermentation for 15 days on the skins, in barrels for 4 months
Grape varieties
Nero d'Avola 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. Its 13.5% alcohol content supports a rounded, well-integrated style. Crafted from Nero d'Avola 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. Vinification: withering of the grapes both in the vineyard and in the fruit cellar, according to the 'Passivento Method'. The wine is aged fermentation for 15 days on the skins, in barrels for 4 months. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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