2019 Cielo e Terra 3 Passo Rosso Organic, Puglia

2019 Ceilo e Terra 3 Passo Rosso is a deep red with garnet notes. Intense and complex bouquet with fruity notes of plum and jam and spicy tertiary hints reminiscent of vanilla and licorice. The palate is intense, with great structure, softness and a long finish. 3 Passo is a muscular wine, unique for its complexity and harmony. Drink it with flavourful first meals or red meats.

98 points Miglior Vino Rosso Luca Maroni

The 2019 Cielo e Terra 3 Passo Rosso Organic is a rich, velvety red from Puglia that delivers generous flavour, plush texture and sustainable credentials in one bold package. This is a wine that makes a statement—full of sun-drenched southern Italian character, made organically and vegan-friendly, with layers of dark fruit and spice built for pure pleasure. It’s the kind of red that overdelivers for its price point and is adored by those who want bold without clumsy, ripe without sweet.

The name 3 Passo refers to the three key steps in the winemaking process that define its style. First, a portion of the grapes are late harvested to increase concentration. Second, fermentation occurs slowly with skin contact to extract deeper colour and flavour. Third, the wine is aged in oak to add complexity and texture. The result is a wine with body, richness and depth while maintaining balance and drinkability.

Made from a blend of indigenous southern Italian varieties—primarily Negroamaro and Primitivo, with the possible inclusion of other native grapes depending on the vintage—3 Passo Rosso reflects the power and warmth of Puglia’s Mediterranean climate. Organic farming practices ensure healthy soils and minimal intervention, and the wine is certified vegan with no animal-derived fining agents used.

In the glass, it pours a deep ruby with aromas of ripe blackberry, plum compote and black cherry, followed by notes of sweet spice, mocha, dried herbs and a touch of vanilla. The palate is generous and mouthfilling with soft, round tannins, dark fruit and a savoury core. There’s a gentle lift of acidity that keeps the wine from feeling heavy and a long, smooth finish layered with licorice and cocoa.

This is a wine made for hearty food. It shines with slow-cooked beef ragu, grilled sausages with rosemary, eggplant parmigiana or hard cheeses like aged pecorino. It also pairs beautifully with woodfired pizza, lamb skewers or a rich lentil stew with garlic and thyme.