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Franchetti "20 Anni Terre Siciliane IGP" (Wooden) - 2019
Franchetti "20 Anni Terre Siciliane IGP" (Wooden) - 2019

Franchetti "20 Anni Terre Siciliane IGP" (Wooden) - 2019

A limited-edition wine produced to celebrate Passopisciaro’s 20th vintage on Mt. Etna, this blends special selections of Nerello Mascalese from each of the contrade the estate occupies. The seductive spices of Sciaranuova, the structure of Guardiola, delicate Rampante flowers, the juicy red fruits of Porcaria, and the herbaceous notes of Chiappemacine come together in an ethereal, harmonious wine. The seductive spices of Sciaranuova, the structure of Guardiola, delicate Rampante flowers, the juicy red fruits of Porcaria and the herbaceous notes of Chiappemacine come together to create one ethereal representation of our terroir. With this wine we celebrate the past, the present and the future.

Organic
  • Brand: Passopisciaro
  • Region:Sicily
  • Sub-Region:Catania
  • Commune/Village:Castiglione Di Sicilia
  • Varietal:Nerello Mascalese
  • Color:Red
  • Alcohol:14.0%
  • Size:1.5L

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  • Country:Italy
  • How much so2 added:40 mg/l
  • 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.
  • Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
  • Soil:volcanic soils
  • Vineyard Size:15 ha
  • Year Planted/Vine Age:1938 1960 1990
  • 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
  • Fining:No. light filtration
  • Sustainable Certificates:Passopisciaro is certified organic and uses only treatments with zero chemical impact—clays, propolis, vitamin C, natural copper, and sulfur.