Franchetti Passopisciaro 2006: an elegant Etna red from Sicily. Pure Nerello Mascalese, with an intense ruby red color. Offers complex aromas of red fruits, spices, and minerals. Refined palate, fine tannins, good acidity, persistent finish. Perfect with red meats, served at 16-18℃.
Italy - Sicily, Etna DOC Red Wine Nerello Mascalese
Franchetti - Passopisciaro Franchetti - 2006 750 ml
259.08 €
Colour
Intense ruby red with garnet reflections
Bouquet
Intense and complex, notes of ripe red fruits, spices, balsamic and mineral hints
Taste
Elegant, structured, fine tannins, good acidity, long mineral and persistent finish
Alcohol content
14% vol
Type of glass
Large red wine glass for structured wines, Burgundy type
Pairings
Roasted or braised red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle mushroom dishes
Refinement
Long aging in oak barrels and subsequently in bottle
Vinification
Fermentation in steel or concrete vats, prolonged maceration, aging in wood