Contrada S (Sciaranuova) Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT 2022

Passopisciaro | Sicily
Vini Franchetti s.r.l. | Via Val d'Orcia 15 | IT 53047 Sarteano

19153822 · 0,75 l · 78,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping< 24 units available

Sciaranuova lies at an altitude of just under 850 metres on the northern slope of Mount Etna, one of the coolest and at the same time most fascinating vineyards in the region. The site is characterised by young, porous lava flows that force the roots deep down and at the same time ensure extreme drainage. In the coolness of this altitude, the Nerello Mascalese ripens more slowly, with fine phenolic maturity and a distinctive acid structure. Vinification follows the familiar principle: spontaneous fermentation, long maceration, ageing in large used barrels.

A bright, transparent ruby red colour in the glass. The bouquet is complex and elegant: wild raspberry, sour cherry, verbena, a hint of camphor and graphite, underpinned by smoky minerality. The palate is sinewy and clearly contoured, with precise acidity, fine-grained tannins and cool fruit. Sciaranuova almost seems to float, but at second glance it has a firm backbone and a long, salty, mineral finish. In the Passopisciaro-Contrade range, Sciaranuova is the most focussed, the most linear wine – an Etna Rosso as if drawn from lava, ascetic and delicate without ever appearing thin. It displays a cool beauty reminiscent of great wines from the Jura or the upper vineyards of Burgundy, yet remains unmistakably a child of Etna. A purist with character. SUPERIORE.DE

"Fine, clear bouquet reminiscent of Burgundy with sweet red berries, grenadine, wild cherry and earthy-floral nuances. Juicy red fruit and sweet spices on the palate, already quite accessible, spanned by a fine, juicy acidity. A finesse-rich final." Weinwisser

"Medium, bright ruby red with garnet reflections. Ripe, delicate redcurrant and pomegranate fruit on the nose, with a hint of rosehip, accompanied by violets and black pepper. Very juicy on the palate with animating freshness, filigree tannins and a lingering, tense final with a mineral aftertaste." Falstaff

"Complex nose with flavours almost reminiscent of vermouth, dried cherries, cinnamon, oak bark, rich black cherries and a hint of smoke. Firm tannins and acidity with a full body, a dense finish and a restrained toastiness in the aftertaste." James Suckling

"The Passopisciaro 2022 Contrada S shows bright energy with a spot of fresh cherry that rises above the volcanic notes of ash and crushed stone that normally defines Nerello Mascalese. It sits very nicely on the palate with good primary intensity and elegantly chalky tannins." Wine Advocate

"The 2022 Etna Rosso Contrada Sciaranuova is youthfully shy, with a dusty mix of dried flowers, earth tones and ash wafting from the glass. Silky, yet lifted and refined, it sweeps across the palate with mid-weight textures and bright red berry fruit. Its minerality emerges on the finish, enhanced by a hint of brilliant acidity, while it finishes long, spotty and with crisp tannins that linger. An absolute classic. Although the Sciaranuova is backward today, it is harmonious and shows incredible potential." Vinous