Passobianco 2019 Passopisciaro

Let yourself be conquered by a glass of Passobianco 2019 wine by Passopisciaro, a Sicilian Chardonnay in purity grown on deep and mineral soils on the steep terraces of Contrada Guardiola at 800-1000 m asl. Passobianco 2019 is a vintage of excellent quality because the rains were not frequent. Passobianco di Passopisciaro is characterized by freshness, good acidity and minerality. Its complexity is due to the combination of specific light conditions, temperature range, high altitude and volcanic soil that are found only on Etna. It has great aging potential.

Denomination: IGT Terre Siciliane

Grapes variety: Chardonnay 100%

Production area: Mount Etna, north side, Sicily

Altitude: 800-1000 m asl

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

Vineyard age: 19 years

Plant density: 12,300 plants per hectare

Yield per hectare: 70 quintals of grapes

Harvest period: From 17th to 27th September

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: 18 months in wooden barrels and concrete tanks

Bottling: Waning Moon of March 2021

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