COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola
PRODUCER
Barone Montalto
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Barone Montalto Nero d'Avola Passivento 2022 is a red wine from Sicily, Italy, produced under the Terre Siciliane IGT appellation. The wine is distinguished by its use of the Passivento winemaking method, which involves drying grapes prior to fermentation to enhance flavor concentration. Barone Montalto is a Sicilian winery committed to respecting nature and producing wines with distinct character, drawing on the island's rich winemaking heritage and favorable Mediterranean climate for its Nero d'Avola grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Passivento' winemaking technique is similar to the Italian 'appassimento' method used for Amarone.
Fact 02
Nero d'Avola is Sicily's most planted red grape, often called the 'king' of Sicilian reds.
Fact 03
The wine's name, 'Passivento', hints at the dried grape process.
Fact 04
Barone Montalto aims to produce wines with great character and respect for nature.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Barone Montalto Nero d'Avola Passivento 2022 is produced using the Passivento method, where grapes undergo a partial drying process before fermentation. This technique concentrates the natural sugars and flavors of the Nero d'Avola grapes, contributing to the wine's intensity. Following fermentation, the wine may undergo aging, potentially in wooden barrels, to further develop its structure and complexity. The producer, Barone Montalto, follows a philosophy of respecting nature and crafting wines that reflect the character of their Sicilian origin.
