Passopisciaro
Franchetti Terre Siciliane IGT
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Description :
Franchetti is a wine but also a footprint. The personal footprint of Andrea Franchetti on Etna. It is not a coincidence that this wine carries his name. It is black and concentrated. In this wine the spices and full body of the Petit Verdot meets the aromatics and delicacy of Cesanese d'Affile. The vineyards are located in Contrada Guardiola and present high-density planting. (12,300 vines per hectare / 4,876 vines per acre) at 850 meters/2,788 feet on 15,000-year-old pyroclastic lava soil. The blend of the two varieties changes with every vintage; thus, to better interpret the characterizing traits of the year.
Vinification: After a traditional alcohol fermentation in stainless-steel vats, the wine was aged in French barriques for 6 months and in large Slavonian oak barrels for another 12 months.Grape varieties :
60% Petit Verdot, 40% Cesanese d'Affile
Altitude :
800m ASL
Vineyard age :
25-year-old vines
Soil :
15,000 years old pyroclastic lava soil
Tasting notes :
Franchetti has the presence of a dark thoroughbred—powerful, sleek and tightly wound. It unfolds gradually in the glass, starting restrained before revealing dusty dried florals, plum, brown spice, cardamom, savory herbs and a hint of cocoa. The palate is rich and velvety, almost weighty, yet energized by brisk acidity and tart fruit that keeps it in balance, finishing with a gentle grip of polished tannins, dark floral tones, and lingering black currant.
Press Notes
- Jeb Dunnuck
- 202394 points
- Decanter
- 202297 points
- Robert Parker Wine Advocate
- 202294 points
- Wine Spectator
- 202393 points
- James Suckling
- 202395 points
- 202294 points
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