Description
Cielo 3 Passo Rosso 2024
Cielo 3 Passo Rosso 2024 comes from Italy, Puglia, and is produced by Cielo estate, an organic red wine made from Primitivo, Negroamaro and Sangiovese blend, known for its intense black fruit, spice and medium body. The 2024 vintage is regarded as one of the outstanding vintages in Puglia; this 3 Passo Rosso shows layers of blackberry, cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and hints of chocolate. It has medium to full body, ripe and refined tannins, elegant yet powerful structure, with the classic Puglia style balanced with modern finesse.
Vinification & Style
Cielo 3 Passo Rosso is produced in Italy, Puglia, under Vino d'Italia classification, from Primitivo, Negroamaro and Sangiovese blend. The estate uses organic farming and modern winemaking techniques combined with traditional Italian style, fermenting in stainless steel and French oak barrels, preserving the grape's natural aromatics and fruit, while adding subtle spice and chocolate layers. The wine is in dry red style, with alcohol around 14%, residual sugar around 7.5 g/L, balanced acidity, suitable for pairing with red meats, pasta and cheese.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep ruby, intense and bright with a glossy sheen, reflecting the ripeness and concentration of the 2024 vintage.
Nose: Blackberry, cherry, plum, spice (cinnamon, clove), tobacco, a hint of chocolate, overall aromatic and not heavy.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with blackberry, cherry, plum, spice and a touch of tobacco upfront, ripe and refined tannins, crisp acidity, rounded texture, rich and elegant but with Puglia Rosso's typical finesse.
Finish: Medium to long, with black fruit, spice, tobacco and a hint of chocolate, finishing clean and fresh, ideal for everyday drinking.
Reviews & Accolades
James Suckling: 89 points — "The 2024 3 Passo Rosso shows blackberry, cherry, plum, spice, medium to full body, refined tannins and solid structure, one of the more consistent Puglia performances."
Wine-Searcher: 89/100 — "3 Passo Rosso shows blackberry, cherry, plum, spice, medium to full body, refined tannins and solid structure, one of the more consistent Puglia performances."
Vivino: 4.1/5 — "A medium-bodied wine with a powerful yet pleasant, soft tannins and hints of tart cherries, black currants, dried thyme and rosemary."
Perfecte Wijn: Highly rated — "Cielo e Terra 3 Passo Rosso is an organic red wine from Puglia in southern Italy, made by the family house Cielo that has been active in the Italian wine world since 1908."
Overall, the wine is viewed as one of the most attractive value Puglia Rossos in the 2024 Cielo 3 Passo lineup, suitable for drinking now and for mid-term ageing (around 3–8 years), with further development of spice, tobacco and ripe fruit complexity in the bottle.
Serving & Pairing
Decanting: Lightly chill, then open 30–60 minutes before serving; no extended decant needed.
Serving temperature: 16–18°C.
Food pairing (HK-friendly)
Red meats: Charcoal-grilled rib-eye, sirloin steak, black-pepper beef, braised beef short ribs, grilled lamb chops.
Chinese: Roast goose, soy-sauce chicken, soy-braised short ribs, oxtail stew, slow-braised beef brisket.
Pasta / Western: Black truffle pasta, red-wine braised oxtail, grilled lamb chops, cheese pasta.
Cheese / charcuterie: Comté, mature Cheddar, Gruyère, cured ham, salami.
Special Info
Cielo 3 Passo Rosso is an certified organic red wine, made from Primitivo, Negroamaro and Sangiovese blend, with alcohol around 14%, residual sugar around 7.5 g/L, suitable for pairing with spicy dishes and Asian cuisine. The 2024 vintage is regarded as one of the outstanding vintages in Puglia, and 3 Passo Rosso is seen by several commentators as one of the standout value wines in the lineup, combining intense black fruit, medium body and clear acidity, and making it suitable for both serious drinking and mid-term cellaring.
Origin: Italy, Puglia
Type: Red Wine
Grape: Primitivo, Negroamaro, Sangiovese
ABV: 14%
Volume: 750ml
