| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
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| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 15.0% |
Spec sheet
The wine
One of the best Etna crus presents us every year with scarce few bottles of one of Italy's most highly sought-after wines. Originating from a vineyard under organic cultivation situated at an altitude of 1,000 metres, the Petit Verdot and Cesanese di Affile varieties, with the latter very common in the Lazio region, give rise to this floral, fruity and exceptionally mineral wine. Full and warm on the palate, thanks to judicious ageing in new barrels and concrete tanks.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Ruby red / Bright |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Higly aromatic / Cassis / Purple flowers / Damp earth |
Mouth | Full-bodied / Warm / Fresh / Tannino setoso |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 16ºC and 18ºC
Food pairing
Game birds / Roast meats / Coniglio al rosmarino / Tartufo
Ratings and awards
| 2018 | 94+ PK |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 94 PK |
| 2014 | 95+ PK |
| 2013 | 94 PK |
| 2012 | 94 PK |
| 2011 | 94 PK |
PK: Parker
Customer reviews
The winery
Passopisciaro
The restoration of an ancient fortified courtyard in Passopisciaro, a hamlet of Castiglione di Sicilia on the slopes of the Etna, which has become legendary among enthusiasts, was the setting, in 2000, of the birth of Andrea Franchetti's adventure in the world of winemaking. The restoration of the historic terraces on the characteristic high lava highlands, blessed by a unique climate of exceptional temperature fluctuations and extraordinarily elegant vineyards, was the prelude...
