WINE DESCRIPTION
A deep and brooding wine, Passopisciaro Franchetti is full of dark fruit, black pepper, and a hint of baking spice. The nose is full of black cherry, blackberry, and hints of licorice and fresh herbs. On the palate, the wine is rich and velvety, with layers of dried cherry, blackberry, and spice. The tannins are soft and supple, and the finish is long and lingering, with a hint of graphite and dark chocolate. This is a wine that will reward those who allow it to open up and express its true character.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Passopisciaro Franchetti is an intense ruby red wine with intense aromas of blackberries, black currants, and dark cherry.It has a full-bodied palate of lush dark fruit flavors, hints of spices, and a long finish. It is a complex and well-balanced wine that is sure to impress. Enjoy it with your favorite Italian dishes.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2059
Profile
Sweetness:
No sweetness
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Petit Verdot
Cesanese di Affile
ORIGINS
Winery: Passopisciaro
Region: Sicily
Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture.
Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.CUSTOMER RATING
4.2
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