Passopisciaro Contrada 2022 Release

The 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Chiappemacine, tasted from barrel, is rosy and perfumed with hints of exotic spice, giving way to notes of dried strawberry. This is supple and round, quite elegant in feel, with crisp minerality and crunchy wild berry fruits. There's an abundance of energy within, along with a balance of primary concentration. The 2022 tapers off long, structured and fresh. The potential here is very high. Contrada Chiappemacine blends volcanic soils at higher elevations with limestone in the lower parts. This is an understated beauty. ERIC GUIDO, Vinous Media

Aromas of ripe dark-skinned berry, eucalyptus, hay and dark spice take shape on the 2022 Contrada C. Hailing from grapes grown in the Chiappemacine contrada, the lowest site for the estate's single-vineyard bottlings at 550m above sea level, it's full-bodied but also boasts a weightless concentration and flair, doling out succulent Morello cherry, crushed raspberry, licorice and a hint of candied orange slice. Tightly woven, velvety tannin provide enveloping support KERIN OKEEFE

The Contrada ChiappaManiche has 90-year-old vines and is located midway up the volcanic cone at 550 meters in elevation. The Passopisciaro 2022 Contrada C shows a very specific character with a pronounced mineral note that cedes to blue and black fruits and fresh blooming violet. These two sides of the wine play against each other to add pretty contrasts and intensity. This elegant wine spends 18 months in oak MONICA LARNER, Wine Advocate