The winery
Franchetti
A label of the Vini Franchetti group, which brings together estates such as Passopisciaro (Etna) and Tenuta di Trinoro, known for premium wines, a focus on the territory, and experimentation with non-native grape varieties.
- Sicilia (Etna) e Toscana (Val d'Orcia) · Italia
- Since 2000
- 4 products
The story
The Franchetti project brings together the wine productions associated with the Franchetti family, best known for their work on the slopes of Etna, where Andrea Franchetti reclaimed and replanted vineyards on abandoned terraces in the early 2000s. The group also includes Tenuta di Trinoro, with a parallel history of quality-driven research in premium vineyards.
Production philosophy
Wines focused on the terroir yet interpreted through precise viticultural and blending choices: surgical vineyard interventions, experimentation with grape varieties and targeted winemaking to express both the identity of the soil and a producer’s vision for premium labels.
Terroir and vineyards
The main productions cited online include the volcanic vineyards of Etna and the vineyards of the Val d’Orcia/Tuscany area. Etna wines are produced on volcanic soils rich in ash and lava rock; Tenuta di Trinoro works with blends that have matured in the Tuscan hills.
Awards and recognition
Franchetti wines and the group's labels have received ratings and mentions in international publications, as well as high scores in guides for some Franchetti vintages.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Petit Verdot
- Cesanese d'Affile
- Nerello Mascalese
- Chardonnay
- Merlot
- Cabernet Franc
What makes it distinctive
- Franchetti is the flagship label associated with the Passopisciaro estate on Mount Etna, celebrated for its Petit Verdot and Cesanese d'Affile blend.
- The group includes Tenuta di Trinoro and Passopisciaro, with distinct yet coordinated production.
- Strong focus on Etna's volcanic terroir and targeted winemaking techniques for wines with long aging potential.
- Online shop and direct sales channel; international distribution.
