Winery Ampelon - Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso

Winery AmpelonPasso alle Sciare Etna Rosso

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso of Winery Ampelon is a red wine from the region of Etna of Sicile.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.

Taste structure of the Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso from the Winery Ampelon

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso of Winery Ampelon in the region of Sicile is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Details and technical informations about Winery Ampelon's Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Nerello mascalese

A very old grape variety grown in Italy, more precisely in the north of Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna and in Sardinia. Its origin would be Greek because it was reported in Greece in the 7th century B.C. It is the result of a natural intraspecific crossing between sangiovese or nielluccio and mantonico bianco. It should not be confused with nerello capuccio and pignatello nero. It should be noted that Nerello mascalese seems to be a grape variety adapted to altitude, as is the case in Sicily where it is planted at a rate of 6,000 and 9,000 vines per hectare. It is practically unknown in other wine-producing countries, which is certainly due to its late ripening.

Last vintages of this wine

Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso - 2017
In the top 100 of of Etna wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso - 2016
In the top 100 of of Etna wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso - 2015
In the top 100 of of Etna wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso - 2013
In the top 100 of of Etna wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso - 2012
In the top 100 of of Etna wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso - 2011
In the top 100 of of Etna wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of Passo alle Sciare Etna Rosso from Winery Ampelon are 2017, 2013, 2016, 2012 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Ampelon

The winery offers 6 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Etna in the region of Sicile
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The Winery Ampelon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Etna to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Sicile
In the top 60000 of of Italy wines
In the top 4000 of of Etna wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Etna

The wine region of Etna is located in the region of Sicile of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tenuta delle Terre Nere or the Domaine Gambino Vini produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Etna are Nerello mascalese, Carricante and Nero d'Avola, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Etna often reveals types of flavors of cherry, lime or new leather and sometimes also flavors of maraschino cherry, slate or crushed gravel.


The wine region of Sicile

Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).

News related to this wine

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The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Morey-Saint-Denis appellation. The vineyard lies on an intensely fractured area. Several characteristic zones can be distinguished, we can say that each Climat has its own personality. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in April 2021 ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde Davenne, from the eponymous estate, mentions the cherry as a main characteristic of the Irancy appellation. She tells us about the Pinot Noir variety which reveals, in its northern location of Bourgogne, lots of freshness and fruitiness that gives the appellation a very special place among the wines of the region. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https: ...

The Irancy appellation seen by Nicolas Ferrari

Nicolas Ferrari, from Domaine Ferrari, explains how the Irancy Village appellation has been created over the years. He also reveal the ageing capacity of the appellation and invites us to be patient “ Our patience is always rewarded with an Irancy”. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (June 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

The word of the wine: N-M

Negociant-manipulant. Company that buys grapes, sometimes in addition to its own vineyard, elaborates and markets its champagne. Most of the big brands like Moët or Taittinger are N-M.

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