Passopisciaro
Contrada Porcaria Etna Rosso
Sicily, Italy
Best surprise I’ve had in a long time.
Best surprise I’ve had in a long time.
Jul 19th, 2020
Deep translucent ruby. Salty, smoky nose with strong iron/blood notes. Medium bodied with very nice grip. Pure red fruit. Good length. Clean and fresh and juicy. Balanced. Not as good as Etna pt 1 but still, love this style
Deep translucent ruby. Salty, smoky nose with strong iron/blood notes. Medium bodied with very nice grip. Pure red fruit. Good length. Clean and fresh and juicy. Balanced. Not as good as Etna pt 1 but still, love this style
Oct 1st, 2019
From one of our favorite producers in Italy, this is a nerello mascalesi from the slopes of Mt Etna in Sicily. A small production version of their main wine, this is a bit young right now but opened up beautifully in the glass over 30-40min. An amazing complement to the seared waygu filet (and probably the best waygu I’ve ever had at any restaurant. Ever.). Run...don’t walk...to Fiola in Washington, DC (and ask for Jennifer, one of the sommeliers here who totally knows her shit when it comes to Italian wines). Just a fantastic evening!
From one of our favorite producers in Italy, this is a nerello mascalesi from the slopes of Mt Etna in Sicily. A small production version of their main wine, this is a bit young right now but opened up beautifully in the glass over 30-40min. An amazing complement to the seared waygu filet (and probably the best waygu I’ve ever had at any restaurant. Ever.). Run...don’t walk...to Fiola in Washington, DC (and ask for Jennifer, one of the sommeliers here who totally knows her shit when it comes to Italian wines). Just a fantastic evening!
Feb 15th, 2019
