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 2010 Guardiola impresses for a rich, textured fabric of peaches, apricots and flowers. Clean mineral notes emerge over time, adding focus and drive. A long, multi-dimensional finish rounds things out nicely. This is a beautiful, intense white from Andrea Franchetti." 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

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

"Der feine, liebenswerte Passopisciaro 2007, sortenrein aus Nerello mascalese gekeltert, zeigt bereits erste granatrote Reflexe und hat etwas Altmodisches an sich, was ihn nur noch faszinierender macht. Stolz trägt er einen intensiven Duft mit klarer, gut definierter Frucht und seine ausgeprägte Mineralik zur Schau; ganz außergewöhnlich der anmutige, einnehmende Geschmack." Gambero Rosso 2010

"The 2009 Contrada Rampante R comes across as a touch ethereal. Sweet dried fruit, herbs and spices are some of the nuances that emerge from the glass. The Rampante shows off gorgeous inner sweetness but less overt density than some of the other wines in this lineup. Not surprisingly, the Ramapante is the estate's highest parcel, which accounts for much of its personality. This is an inward, contemplative wine that will require a measure of patience." Robert Parker

"This is soft and silky with a beautiful balance of strawberry and cedar character. Full body, with lovely sweet fruit and a spicy, tangy finish." James Suckling

"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

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