A newer offering from Passopisciaro, this is a Cru Chardonnay from a minute parcel of vines, planted on small and challenging terraces between 870 and 950m, where growth is naturally limited and the maturation very particular and complex.

The development of a Cru Chardonnay wine is the direct result of their evolving knowledge of their white vines, as well the vines reaching a level of maturity to demand a premium release.

Rich and fresh at the same time, offering notes of crushed smoky nuts, a touch of creamy honey evolving into ripe yellow fruit and florals. Concentrated and persistent, the wine melts away, with infinite length.

96 points
“Aromas of cooked apples, creme caramel, and nougat follow through to a full body with layers of fruit. It is soft and round textured, yet tensioned with lots of acidity at the end. Minerals such as stone and basalt. Some white pepper and honeysuckle, too. Pure chardonnay planted at 950 meters high, and is said to be the highest chardonnay vineyard in Italy.” – James Suckling