Passo Bianco "Terre Siciliane IGP"
IT367-22
Vini Franchetti
Passo Bianco "Terre Siciliane IGP"
Sicily , Italy
| Type: | Close-Out |
| Varietals: | Chardonnay |
| Region: | Sicily , Catania |
| Vineyard Size: | 15 ha |
| Planted: | 1938 1960 1990 |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Total Production: | 1,200 cases |
| Soil: | volcanic soils |
| Climate: | A late ripening year on Mt. Etna as well, the vintage was characterized by a decidedly cold spring during April and May, with a light frost over May 6 7. This persistent cold weather continued until the end of May without interruption, causing a significant delay in flowering, which itself continued until the middle of June. |
| Fermentation: | After destemming and pressing, the must macerates for around 15 days. A pie de cuve starts fermentation in stainless steel, and a submerged cap extrapolates fruity notes without exaggerating tannins. |
| Winemaker: | There is a team that follow the direction of Andrea Franchetti |
| Elevage: | 12 months in concrete tanks, 6 months in big oak casks. Bottling takes place in waning moon June. |
| ABV | 13.5% | SO2 | 40 mg/l | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Passobianco’s four hectares of Chardonnay vineyards are the highest in all of Europe, all between 850 and 1,000 meters in elevation. From these loose, deep, lava-ash soils, the winery crafts their Passo Bianco—an elegant, refreshingly mineral, and beautifully persistent wine. Andrea Franchetti has planted 4 hectares of Chardonnay, all between 850m and 1000m on the steep terraces of Contrada Guardiola, where the soil is loose and deep it is composed of lava ash with a high mineral content.
