Gran Passaia Rosso Toscana

Key characteristics:

Gran Passaia Rosso Toscana is a warm, fragrant, and delicate red wine cuvée from the Italian wine-growing region of Tuscany. It is a vibrant expression that strikes a fine balance between tradition and innovation, often described as a “Super Tuscan”. This wine undergoes a traditional winemaking practice involving slow fermentation of fresh drawn-off wine combined with light drying of grapes, and a partial second fermentation to enhance its smoothness and fruity notes.

Tasting Notes:

• Variety: Sangiovese and Merlot
• Appearance: Dark red with violet nuances
• Aroma: The aromatic bouquet reveals notes of red ripe fruit, juicy plums and berries (currants, blackberries and raspberries) and hints of vanilla
• Taste: Wide, warm and full, slightly spicy, with a harmonious body and rich and soft tannins, leading to a pleasant and balanced finish
• Region: Toscana IGT, a designation covering the entire geographical area of Tuscany. This region boasts a versatile terroir, including clay, silt, sand, limestone, and schist soils, complemented by a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, creating optimal conditions for viticulture
• Pairing: Flavourful first meals or red meat, all types of warm appetizers, and Italian classics like pizza and pasta

Overall impression:

This well-structured yet approachable wine offers a vibrant expression of Tuscan winemaking. It is an elegant choice, delivering appealing upfront aromatics and energy, making it a delightful experience for any occasion.

Extra notes:

• Produced by Cielo e Terra, a winery with a rich, family-oriented history spanning over a century, established in 1908.
• The name Cielo e Terra, meaning “Sky and Earth,” reflects the harmonious marriage between the Cielo family’s legacy and the expert hands of their winegrower partners. The Gran Passaia Rosso Toscana has received critical recognition, including being awarded 90 points by James Suckling for a recent vintage.