Colosi

Passito di Sicilia Terre Siciliane IGP - 50cl - Colosi 2021

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Format: 50 cl

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Producer Colosi
Name Terre Siciliane IGP Passito
Variety Moscato Bianco 100%
Vintage 2021
Gradation 13.0%
Format 50 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of dried fruit, honey, spices
Vinification method Grape drying, partial fermentation
Region Sicily
Production area Western Sicily
Country Italy
Type Passito wine
Aging Aging in steel for at least 6 months
Color Amber
Serving temperature 12-14°C
Recommended consumption To be consumed young or after short aging
Pairing Desserts, aged cheeses
The Sicilian Passito Terre Siciliane IGP from the Colosi winery offers a unique sensory journey into the heart of Sicilian wine tradition. Packaged in elegant 50cl bottles, this wine is an excellent example of how the Sicilian sun can be transformed into a sweet and enveloping nectar.

Grown on the fertile lands of the island, the Sicilian Passito Terre Siciliane IGP is characterized by its extraordinary aromatic concentration, a result of the natural drying of the grapes under the Mediterranean sun. This process enhances the sugars and aromas, making the wine particularly rich and intense.

Visually, the wine has a bright golden color, which anticipates its olfactory and gustatory qualities. On the nose, it emits intense scents of dehydrated apricot, honey, figs, and notes of candied citrus, creating a complex and inviting bouquet. On the palate, the Passito is sweet but never cloying, maintaining an elegant balance with a fresh acidity. Notes of dried fruit and honey blend into a long and pleasant aftertaste, inviting another sip.

Ideal as a meditation wine, Colosi's Sicilian Passito is perfect at the end of a meal, accompanying blue cheeses or desserts based on dried fruits. Refrain from serving it too cold; a temperature of about 12-14°C is optimal to appreciate all its nuances.

A true gem for lovers of sweet wines, this Sicilian Passito represents a choice of great elegance for any wine cellar.
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The winery

Colosi – Winery in Sicilia

Discover the story and wines of Colosi.

Family-owned winery with vineyards on the Aeolian Islands (Salina) and winemaking/bottling operations in Giammoro (Messina). Known for its Malvasia delle Lipari expressions, Salina IGP wines, and the organic "e-Colosi" line.
Region: Sicilia
Country: Italia
Founded: 1987
Grapes: Malvasia delle Lipari, Malvasia, Grillo, Nero d'Avola, Inzolia, (varietà utilizzate per linee territoriali siciliane)
Production focused on Malvasia delle Lipari. Winemaking facility in Salina with bottling in Giammoro. 'e-Colosi' organic/vegan line, with a focus on low environmental impact. Well-established presence in domestic and international markets, with a variety of listings and ratings from wine critics.
Winery history
The Colosi family has been cultivating vineyards in the Aeolian Islands for decades. Current management is carried out by family members, with production activities spread between the island of Salina and the administrative and bottling headquarters in Giammoro, in the province of Messina. Over the years the company has developed both local wines typical of the Aeolian Islands and broader ranges for the Sicilian and international markets.
Production philosophy
Showcasing the native grape varieties of the Aeolian Islands through production practices that respect the local territory, offering wines that express the island's minerality and aromatic character; at the same time, the company offers a low environmental impact/organic line.
Terroir and vineyards
Main wine-growing presence on the island of Salina in the Aeolian Islands, with the winemaking cellar set among the vineyards on Salina and bottling and commercial operations carried out at the Giammoro / Pace del Mela site. Some lines also use grapes from other areas of Sicily.
Awards and recognitions
The company's website lists recent recognitions, such as mentions at the Merano WineFestival and WineHunter 2023 recognitions; the winery is also included in wine selections relevant to Italy.

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