Passopisciaro | Sizilien

La Guardiola ist ein wunderschöner, mittelgewichtiger Weißer aus 100% Chardonnay. Klare Noten von Aprikose und Pfirsich, im Zusammenspiel mit Erdigkeit und Mineralik. Der Wein öffnet sich detailreich im Glas und vibriert förmlich am Gaumen, lang und vielversprechend. (superiore.de)

"The 2011 Guardiola (Chardonnay) boasts impeccable richness and class in its juicy peaches, lemon, white flowers and spices. Insistent veins of minerality frame the long, finish. The 2011 is a gorgeous, totally pure expression of Chardonnay from the slopes of the Etna." Robert Parker

"A wine with lovely texture and length with strawberry. Full body, with beautiful density of fruit and a silky and round finish." James Suckling

"The 2010 Passopisciaro is deceptively mid-weight, but behind the light color and seeming fleeting structure lies a deeply expressive core of perfumed red berries, crushed rocks, flowers and mint. A burst of deep salinity frames the bracing finish. Quite simply, this is a stunning wine. Think of the Passopisciaro as a cross of Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin and Gattinara." Robert Parker

"The 2009 Contrada Chiappemacine C is the most similar to the straight Passopisciaro. It possesses attractive density and expressive fruit, all supported by firm yet well-balanced tannins. A bright, articulate finish adds proportion and balance." Robert Parker

"Ripe and round with hints of oranges and plums on the palate. Full and fresh. Plenty of fruit." James Suckling

"Funkelndes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Fein gezeichnete Noten, nach rotem Apfel, Johannisbeere und Erdbeere. Geschliffen und fein am Gaumen, entfaltet sich geradlinig und präzise, entwickelt im hinteren Bereich betont salzige Noten." Falstaff

"The 2009 Contrada Sciaranuova S is one of the firmer wines in this set of 2009s. Bright red fruit, flowers, anise and minerals wrap around the palate in this wiry, energetic Nerello Mascalese. This shows substantial vibrancy and cut, along with intense mineral notes that become more prominent over time. Sweet scents of cedar, dried herbs and tobacco add complexity on the close." Robert Parker

"Wow. What a gorgeous nose of crushed strawberries and lemons with fresh flowers. Then crazy undertones of grapefruit. Delicate. Full bodied, with super silky tannins and a long finish. Bright and fruity. A joy to taste." James Suckling

Rubingranatfarben, feine Veilchennote und viele Gewürze im Bouquet. Dicht und kompakt mit straffem Tannin und süßem Fruchtschmelz. Gibt man ihm Zeit steht dieser Wein am Beginn einer langen, verheißungsvollen Entwicklung. (superiore.de)

"A totally striking wine, the 2010 Contrada Sciaranuova S opens with a deep, intriguing bouquet redolent of orange peel, tar, licorice and exotic spices. Dark berries, minerals and rose petals add further complexity on the generous, silky finish. This is a texturally brilliant, poised wine endowed with tons of class and nuance." Robert Parker

Der Ätna zählt zu Italiens faszinierendsten Weinregionen und Andrea Franchetti ist wohl der fanatischste Produzent dieser Gegend. Hinzu kommen achtzig Jahre alte, einheimische Nerello Mascalese Reben. Die Einzellage Contrada Porcaria hat eine durch und durch männliche Persönlichkeit. Dunkel nach reifem Obst und Menthol duftend, am Gaumen vorrangig Gewürze und Mineralien mit vielen weiteren Facetten. Der Verlauf und das Finale reich, dicht und völlig überzeugend. (superiore.de)

"The 2009 Contrada Porcaria P is an exquisite wine layered with dark, sensual fruit. It is at once muscular yet weightless, much in the style of a great Pinot Noir or Nebbiolo. The wine takes shape beautifully in the glass as it gains notable intensity all the way through to the palate staining finish. This is a dazzling effort!" Robert Parker

"Love the aromas of orange peel and ripe strawberries that follow through to a full body, with firm tannins and bright acidity. Give it a year or two to soften." James Suckling

"Glänzendes Rubingranat. Fein angelegte Nase mit Noten nach Himbeere und Roter Johannisbeere, dann etwas Basilikum. Im Ansatz rund und ausgewogen, öffnet sich mit festem, stoffigem Tannin, baut sich sehr schön auf, viel präsente Frucht, im Finale betont salzig-mineralische Noten. Eleganz vom Ätna!" Falstaff

"Constantly changing in the glass, the 2010 Contrada Porcaria P (from the Feudo di Mezzo vineyard) is the most complete of these 2010s. Layers of dark fruit continue to sweep across the palate as this generous, deeply satisfying Etna red opens up in the glass. The Porcaria P is arguably the richest of these 2010s, but at the same time, underlying veins of minerality keep the wine vibrant and beautifully delineated. There is a level of pure unbridled energy in the 2010 that is hugely appealing. This is a dazzling showing from Andrea Franchetti." Robert Parker

"A wine with lovely texture and length with strawberry. Full body, with beautiful density of fruit and a silky and round finish." James Suckling

"The 2010 Passopisciaro is deceptively mid-weight, but behind the light color and seeming fleeting structure lies a deeply expressive core of perfumed red berries, crushed rocks, flowers and mint. A burst of deep salinity frames the bracing finish. Quite simply, this is a stunning wine. Think of the Passopisciaro as a cross of Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin and Gattinara." Robert Parker

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubinviolett. Eröffnet in der Nase mit betont würzigen Noten, nach dunklem Pfeffer und Oregano, dahinter viel Brombeere und Holunderbeere. Satt und geschmeidig am Gaumen, entfaltet sich mit viel süßer Frucht, etwas Himbeere, dichtmaschiges, verwobenes Tannin, im Finale schöner Schmelz." Falstaff

"The 2009 Franchetti is another stunning wine. ... It is a fabulously ripe, exotic wine that envelops the palate with layers of dark fruit. Refined tannins support the fruit, while intense inner perfume adds sweetness and elegance, especially on the layered finish." Robert Parker

"The 2009 Contrada Chiappemacine C is the most similar to the straight Passopisciaro. It possesses attractive density and expressive fruit, all supported by firm yet well-balanced tannins. A bright, articulate finish adds proportion and balance." Robert Parker

"Ripe and round with hints of oranges and plums on the palate. Full and fresh. Plenty of fruit." James Suckling