Etna Nerello Mascalese DOC - Passorosso - Passopisciaro 2021

Franchetti

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Technical information

Producer	Franchetti
Name	Etna DOC
Variety	Nerello Mascalese
Vintage	2021
Gradation	14.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Red fruits, spices, mineral notes
Vinification method	Steel fermentation, skin maceration
Region	Sicily
Production area	Etna
Country	Italy
Type	Red wine
Aging	12-18 months
Type of cask	Oak barrels
Color	Ruby red
Serving temperature	16-18°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5-7 years
Pairing	Red meats, game, aged cheeses

Descrizione

A blend of ancient Nerello Mascalese grapes characterizes Passorosso, coming from various vineyards and located at different altitudes on the northern side of Etna.

The grape harvest takes place towards the end of October. After a rigorous selection of the bunches and careful pressing-destemming, we proceed with the malolactic fermentation. Subsequently, the wine ages in large oak barrels for a period of 18 months.

The result is a wine with impeccable maturation and perfect balance, with a ruby red color and garnet nuances. The aromatic profile includes hints of berries, graphite, anise and sandalwood, while on the palate it is velvety, intense and concentrated.

This wine pairs beautifully with meat, first courses from the land and mature cheeses.

The winery

Franchetti – Winery in Sicilia (Etna) e Toscana (Val d'Orcia)

Discover the story and wines of 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.

Region: Sicilia (Etna) e Toscana (Val d'Orcia)

Country: Italia

Founded: 2000

Grapes: Petit Verdot, Cesanese d'Affile, Nerello Mascalese, Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

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.

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Winery history

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 recognitions

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.