COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Nero d'Avola
PRODUCER
Barone Montalto
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Barone Montalto Passivento Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT is a red wine from Sicily, Italy, produced by Barone Montalto. The wine utilizes the 'Passivento' method, a technique involving the partial drying of Nero d'Avola grapes to enhance concentration. Barone Montalto, established in 2000, is a Sicilian winery that manages approximately 400 hectares of vineyards, aiming to combine tradition with innovation. The Terre Siciliane IGT appellation signifies its geographical origin within the island of Sicily, a region known for its favorable climate and winemaking heritage.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Passivento' method concentrates grapes, similar to Amarone.
Fact 02
Barone Montalto manages around 400 hectares of vineyards.
Fact 03
The wine is named after its unique grape drying process.
Fact 04
Nero d'Avola is Sicily's most planted red grape.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Barone Montalto Passivento begins with the 'Passivento' technique, where Nero d'Avola grapes are partially dried after harvest to concentrate their sugars and aromas. Fermentation takes place on the skins for about 15 days, facilitating the extraction of color and tannins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately four months in second and third-year French oak barrique barrels. This aging process helps to integrate the wine's components and develop its texture.
