Feudo Arancio Passiari

Tasting note Feudo Arancio Passiari

Feudo Arancio Passiari has an intense aroma of blackberries and dark cherries, vanilla, liquorice and a hint of pepper. A long, complex finish with subtle notes of cloves, cinnamon, tobacco and vanilla due to the maturation in oak. In the finish, it is striking that this wine also has pleasant acidity, providing enough tension in the wine to ensure it doesn't become boring quickly. A sultry and characterful red wine from the island of Sicily.

Wine & Food

The wine pairs well with red and grilled meat, salami, a hearty risotto, and pasta Bolognese. Surprisingly nice with grilled tuna and swordfish. Or how about later in the evening after dinner, delicious with a board full of cheeses.

Other information

Feudo Arancio is part of the large Gruppo Mezzacorona. Founded in 1904 in Alto Adige, Mezzacorona was one of the first cooperatives in Italy and is still the best example of how the interests of the farmers and the production of quality wines reinforce each other.

Since 2001, Mezzacorona has owned the Sicilian Feudo Arancio and its vineyard holdings have grown to nearly 700 hectares, spread across the southern part of the island. Here too, there is a lot of attention for sustainability and the wines are made using the most modern means.

The Nero d’Avola undergoes malolactic fermentation for 15 days and then relaxes for 12 months in 2-year-old French barriques. The Syrah (75%) undergoes malolactic fermentation for 17 days and then relaxes for 12 months in 3-year-old French barriques. The blend then relaxes for 4 months in French barriques and finally for at least 8 months in the bottle. The Nero d'Avola grapes in this wine (25%) are allowed to chill on mats for 60 days, until they are slightly shrivelled, which gives the wine a hint of raisins.

Wine scores/awards

Berliner Wein Trophy, 2018 - Gold medal
Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, 2018 - Gold medal (2015)
De Grote Hamersma - 8.5