Passopisciaro produces six unique Nerello Mascalese wines, the idea being to showcase the profound differences in the terroir; lava flow, aspect, and altitude, of the various Contrada (single vineyards) that they work with.

Contrada Rampante is the highest vineyard at 1000m – at this elevation the lava is quite sandy, with the ancient lava having turned to dust. The latest ripening of their cru wines, this is the most elegant and aromatic of their offerings.

Highly fragrant, and loaded with finesse, its full of red berries and spice, with smooth talc like tannins and bright acidity. Light and lithe, this wine is racy, with great length.

98 Points
“Lighter color but a kaleidoscope of character from dried roses and other flowers, to cedar and dried lemon. Botanicals and perfume. Pumice. Medium-bodied with very polished tannins, like the finest silk. Caresses your palate. Better in two or three years but already glorious. Drink or hold.”
– James Suckling