The 2011 Passopisciaro is a beautiful 100% Nerello Mascalese which possesses both elegance and depth. As this begins to unwind, sweet strawberries, spices, licorice, smoke, floral and minerals all come together beautifully in the glass. It’s well structured with gorgeous fine-grained tannins and excellent balance. It remains clean and focused all the way through the silky finish where sweet berries and spices linger. This is already showing well and it should continue to do so for years to come. An incredible entry to Andrea Franchetti’s range of 2011s as well as an amazing value. (Best 2014-2024) - May 2014 (JD)
92+ POINTS
Wine Specifications
Report Date: May, 2014
Drinking Window: 2014-2024
Estimated Value: $35
Vintage: 2011
Producer: Passopisciaro
Country: Italy
Region: Sicily
Appellation: Castiglione di Sicilia
Importer: T. Edward Wines