Passobianco "Terre Siciliane IGP" - 2022

White

750ml

12 - pack

PRODUCT SKU: IT367-22

Description

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.

Brand

Vini Franchetti

Varietal

Chardonnay

Sub region

Catania

Region

Sicily

Alcohol

13.5%

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.

Color

White

Size

750ml

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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.

Elevage

12 months in concrete tanks, 6 months in big oak casks. Bottling takes place in waning moon June.

Winemaker name

There is a team that follow the direction of Andrea Franchetti

Harvest technique

Hand harvested

Soil

volcanic soils

Vineyard size

15 ha

Total production

1,200 cases

Wines

Spirits

Passobianco "Terre Siciliane IGP" - 2022

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