Passito

“Sweet as a moonlit night full. Of soft and warm hugs I crackled. To then get lost in thoughts and words between meditation and frivolity starting from one ne for a new one start."

The warm rays of this magnificent 2015 summer have allowed us to produce again a warm jewel: the "Sole d'Autunno", our organic Chardonnay passito. Already in the post in which I told you about the Cronistoria Della Biovendemmia 2015 I anticipated the return of this extraordinary sweet wine. But let's try to find out more about this nectar produced by Maso Martis organic farm on the hills of Trento only in a few exceptional years! Also in this case the rule applies that the quality of great wines does not start in the cellar, but first of all in the countryside... in fact, only with the presence of favorable conditions that guarantee an exceptional wine, does the production of the "Autumn Sun" begin ”. The grapes harvested with gradual maturation are carefully selected. Only the best and perfect bunches are placed in small crates and left to dry in a cool, well-ventilated room for a few months.

Not only albana, in our heart passito: everything played on elegance, balance and smoothness.

That is, as many would say that you should NOT write a wine technical sheet. But that's how I wrote it, straight off, drinking Albamarina side B, telling what is really important in wine: emotion. Have you tried Albamarina 2012 yet? Well done, it's a good wine, I'm sure you liked it. Now the "B side" comes out. Side B are 10 hectoliters of Catarratto passito 2012 that I had decided to throw away. As I always do when I do something new and my mom disagrees (basically ALL of the time), I said to her: Mom, what do you care? If it doesn't turn out good, we throw it away – or sell it in bulk. She is not very convinced, but after a few days of discussions she finally lets me do it (thanks mom). So: I left 15 hectoliters (yes, 15, then I'll explain) of passito in overfilled barrels, hoping for the fioretta to come, for another 18 months. INCREDIBLY, this wine, despite having been sulphited (and don't ask me how it's possible, because I don't know either) continued to ferment very slowly for another 18 months, until from the initial 13.5 it reached an alcohol content of 15% vol – a little more actually, but we don't tell anyone, okay? At some point it FINALLY came out good. But no normal good, just good. So: the B side. I took 10 hectoliters and bottled it (which is what you can now find on #vgm) and kept the other 5 in strictly full barrels to make a perpetual one. Which, when it's good, is the best thing in the world of wine. PERPETUAL IS WINE - if you don't believe it, call De Bartoli. But the perpetual, if it turns out good, we'll talk about it in 5/6 years. For the moment there is the B side.

Produced in small quantities, Nektar comes from Vermentino grapes grown on slopes sheltered by the mountains and near the sea. The bunches, selected and harvested by hand, and subsequently dried in airy environments, give a harmonious and elegant wine with an intense golden yellow color. A passito that represents our nectar, the name itself celebrates the Nektar: mythical drink of the gods, which Ganimende poured, and Hebe offered to the gods of Olympus.

Denomination: Ultimo, Passito di Mnazoni Bianco IGT Veneto. Grapes: Manzoni Bianco Recommended pairings: Savory cheeses, dry pastries and desserts with candied fruit. Alcohol: 14% Vol. Format: 0.375 litres. Serving temperature: 12-14°C. Typology: Passito

The Aleatico Passito dell'Elba docg 2021 is a natural passito obtained from the aromatic Aleatico vine, native to the island of Elba. After the harvest which generally takes place during the first half of September, the grapes are dried on special racks in the open air for a period of about 10-15 days. Vinified in steel containers at a controlled temperature. Maceration on the skins for about 7 days.

Falanghina del Sannio Taburno Passito DOP "Melissa" is an emblematic wine, capable of embodying the great brightness of the products made in Campania. Fattoria La Rivolta produces it starting from a strict selection of dried grapes, characterized by a strong concentration of sugars and flavours, which convey a full and decisive taste to the final sip. Freshness and minerality are perfectly blended together, enhancing a sweetness that is never cloying. The ideal bottle to place on the table at the end of dinner, to amaze your guests.

PRODUCT IN LIMITED QUANTITY The Passito della Rocca wine was born as an experiment of the company to create a "sweet wine" different from the tradition of the area., Produced from 1988 to 2008

Menhir is a liqueur sweet wine, with a small addition of alcohol, son of the island of Pantelleria. It is obtained from the Zibibbo variety which contains everything this splendid island contains: sun, volcanic earth, warm African winds. The grapes, after being dried in the sun, are left to macerate in the must during the entire fermentation which is blocked with a small addition of alcohol.

Jemara is a natural passito, with no added alcohol, son of the island of Pantelleria, where the entire production process is developed up to bottling, as required by the Production Regulations. It is obtained from the Zibibbo variety which contains everything this splendid island contains: sun, volcanic earth, warm African winds. The grapes, after being dried in the sun, are left to macerate in the must throughout the fermentation process, giving it unmistakable sweet and honeyed notes.

Golden with amber reflections, brilliant, Intense and persistent, hints of apricot compote, candied figs amalgamated with notes of dried fruit and spices, sweet, well structured, elegant, fresh and sapid, long finish, spicy aroma in the mouth.

This excellent wine is obtained from various carefully selected grapes and left to dry naturally for 60 days. The wine obtained is first aged in barriques and subsequently in the bottle.

Passito red wine IGT from the hills of Mantua Alto Mincio This great wine is obtained from various carefully selected grapes and left to dry on the vine for 40/50 days. Its great personality is captivating on the palate of the taster. Dark red colour, characteristic aroma of fruity, spicy, undergrowth and cherry.

It has an amber yellow color with golden reflections. The aromas are intense and persistent and recall dried and candied fruit…

The combination we suggest is a goose foie gras escalope, but perfection is achieved in a glass, in front of the fireplace in good company!

Sweet and full-bodied, balanced, with a pleasant acid note and robust tannins. A persistent finish enhances the return of the rich aromatic bouquet already perceived on the nose.

Produced from a careful selection of Moscato from Sicily, Lo Zhara Passito is an excellence thanks to a unique and inimitable relationship between sweetness and freshness. Harmonious, enveloping, perfect, it is a sweet wine capable of a very long aging in the bottle, the emotions are guaranteed after many years. The grapes, dried on racks, are pressed and left to macerate for about 5 hours, then they are softly pressed and fermented at 18-20°.

Nuragus di Cagliari Audarya is a wine that expresses the two souls of Sardinia, the land and the sea.

It comes from Montepulciano grapes harvested late and then left to dry until late winter.

The must is fermented in steel tanks and then left to mature in small oak barrels for nine months

Color: Intense ruby red. Smell: The nose is elegantly austere, with hints of black fruit in alcohol and hints of licorice. Taste: On the palate it has a broad and harmonious taste, extremely persistent.

Color: Dark ruby red color. Smell: Bouquet of raisin flowers and red fruit in alcohol, with hints of licorice. Taste: It is persistent with sweet spices and licorice.

Color: Golden yellow wine. Smell: Aromas of dried sweet fruit, cedar, dehydrated apricot and honey. Taste: Extremely sweet, mitigated by a good freshness, which prolongs the aromatic sensations of dried fruit.

Year: 2007 Designation: VQPRD Controguerra Doc Passito Nicò Grapes: Montepulciano 100% Alcohol: 13.00% vol Format: 50cl Pairings: It goes well with dry desserts, sweet tarts, shortcrust pastry. Also suitable for aged cheese, pecorino. Excellent after a meal, meditation wine.

Year: 2007 Designation: VQPRD Controguerra Doc Passito Nicò Grapes: Montepulciano 100% Alcohol: 13.00% vol Format: 50cl Pairings: It goes well with dry desserts, sweet tarts, shortcrust pastry. Also suitable for aged cheese, pecorino. Excellent after a meal, meditation wine.

The name of this label recalls the one and only architect of its being, it is in fact the sun The name of this label recalls the one and only architect of its being, it is in fact the summer sun of our beloved land, the summer element of our beloved land, the element that determines its organoleptic characteristics. which determines its organoleptic characteristics. A raisin wine of great value, our Solarys bianco, a late harvest of grapes from A raisin wine of great value, our Solarys bianco, a late harvest of grapes from autochthonous vines, grown as saplings, left on the plant to dry gradually until the autochthonous vine , grown as saplings, left on the plant to dry gradually until reaching the natural sugar concentration; sweet, never cloying, a delicate to reach the natural sugar concentration; sweet, never cloying, a delicate nectar to be served chilled, with fresh fruit tarts or blue cheeses.

Moscatello di Castiglione Angelucci is a natural passito wine obtained from the original “Casauriense biotype” clone, cultivated between 250 and 350 meters on medium-loose soils in the Casauria area, about 40 km away. from the sea and close to the mountains.

Forteto Pian dei Sogni Piemonte Brachetto Passito DOC is cherry red in colour. A wine with pleasant garnet reflections. Pian dei Sogni is produced in a hilly area at an altitude of over 400 meters slm It is made with the Guyot system according to traditional methods and by hand. This excellence comes from dried Bracchetto grapes. A Brachetto Passito Doc that stands out in terms of particular aromas and scents. Discover the hints of dried rose, strawberry jam, cherries in syrup and spices. Then savor it with hazelnut, walnut, almond, chocolate or chestnut cakes.

With an intense ruby red color, it is a velvety wine, which contains hints of cherry, raspberry and dried fig. On the palate it reveals slight notes of violet that pamper and caress the end of the meal. Maximum Expression: 8-10 years. Vinification: On the skins for 18 days, followed by static decanting in large barrels. The wine is aged for 9 months in barriques and then rests for 6 months in the bottle.

PRODUCT IN LIMITED QUANTITY The Passito della Rocca wine was born as an experiment of the company to create a "sweet wine" different from the tradition of the area., Produced from 1988 to 2008

With a bright gold color, the Passito of the Pasetti company releases intense and fine aromas and aromas. Fabulous passita version of the Moscatello di Castiglione, an ancient native grape variety brought to light after years of study and research.

The care and effort of an extreme production work are illuminated by golden flashes that bring with them an intriguing bouquet, full of sweetness and freshness.