Passobianco 2020 Passopisciaro

Passobianco by Passopisciaro is a white wine from Etna produced by Franchetti in its cellar in Castiglione di Sicilia. Not the usual Etna white obtained from native Carricante grapes but a pure Chardonnay, wanted by Andrea Franchetti, one of the first producers to believe in the extraordinary lava terroir of Etna. Produced for the first time in 2007, Passobianco is a rich, fresh and complex wine with great aging potential, typical of Burgundy whites.

Denomination: IGT Terre Siciliane

Grapes variety: Chardonnay 100%

Production area: Mount Etna, north side, Sicily

Altitude: 850-1000 m asl

Soil: loose and deep, composed of lava ash with a high mineral content

Vineyard age: 20 years

Plant density: 12,300 plants per hectare

Yield per hectare: 70 quintals of grapes

Harvest period: 28-30 August

Type of collection: Manual selection

Fertilization: Manure

Treatments: Sulfur powder, copper, clays, propolis and grapefruit seed extract

Vinification: Steel tanks for about 20 days at 23°C

Aging: 17 months in wooden barrels and concrete tanks

Alcohol content: 13% vol

Colour: deep straw yellow

Bouquet: fruity hints of apricot and tropical fruit, floral notes of white rose and aromas of toasted cereals, honey and pastry

Taste: full-bodied, soft, mineral, of great elegance. The finish is fresh and savory

Pairings: perfect with fish and shellfish dishes

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Aging capacity: 5-10 years

Bottled by the winemaker Vini Franchetti Srl Soc. Agricola in its cellar in Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) - Italy