Passopisciaro

Passorosso (ehem. Passopisciaro) ist ein sortenreiner Nerello Mascalese, der in seinem Rubinrot bereits feine granatrote Reflexe zeigt. Stolz und faszinierend präsentiert er einen intensiven Duft und einnehmenden Geschmack mit klarer, gut definierter Frucht und ausgeprägte Mineralik. Anmutig und besonders. (superiore.de)

"Glänzendes Granatrot mit hellem Rand. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Tabak und Preiselbeeren, etwas rote Orangen, Veilchen. Am Gaumen sehr saftig, geschliffenes Tannin, rund und ausgewogen, im Finale salzig-mineralische Komponenten, hallt lange nach." Falstaff

"Bright red. Pungent aromas of red berries, violet and fresh herbs. Fresh and crisp in the mouth, with dominant flavors of sour red cherry and red berries. Finishes very long, with a lacy mineral overlay but slightly tough tannins. A lovely wine in a higher-acid, more austere style than most from Passopisciaro." Ian d'Agata

"Palish violet ruby. Brooding, and only showing a little spice on the nose. Wonderful, sweet fruit lifted by racy acidity. Serious tannins on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"A fresh and focused red set in an elegant, light- to medium-bodied frame. Offers flavors of wild strawberry and cherry fruit, with sandalwood, candied orange zest and a touch of smoky mineral on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2013 Passorosso is a pure expression of Nerello Mascalese from one of Etna's most prolific and visionary producers. This wine was named Passopisciaro in the past, but its name has since been changed to Passorosso to avoid confusion with the geographic location Passopisciaro. The wine shows a light and luminous ruby color and it offers a tonic and bright quality of primary fruit. It is aged in large oak casks for 18 months and the oak imprint is minimal. The finish is flinty and dry." Robert Parker

Passorosso 2014 ist ein sortenreiner Nerello Mascalese, der in seinem Rubinrot bereits feine granatrote Reflexe zeigt. Stolz und faszinierend präsentiert er einen intensiven Duft und einnehmenden Geschmack mit klarer, gut definierter Frucht und ausgeprägter Mineralik. Anmutig und besonders. (superiore.de)

"Bright red-ruby. The captivating nose combines strawberry, raspberry, minerals, violet and flint aromas. Creamy-sweet but amazingly light on its feet, offering palate-staining, perfumed flavors of soft red berries, ripe red cherry, vanilla, aromatic herbs and crushed rock. Rich, ripe and suave, but displays a penetrating, saline and energetic quality that gives this beauty a three-dimensional mouthfeel and a light-on-its-feet quality. Finishes with great length and wonderfully polished tannins. Absolute knockout wine: from a memorable vintage on Etna, this is most likely the best Passorosso ever (in earlier vintages, it used to be called simply Passopisciaro). Mainly Nerello Mascalese." Ian d'Agata

"The 2014 Etna Rosso Passorosso (100% Nerello Mascalese) stands out for the brightness and gorgeous intensity of its ruby color and healthy appearance. The wine is integrated but also mellow from an aromatic point of view with subdued tones of wild cherry and dried currant. With time in the glass, that intensity grows at a quick pace. Ultimately, this wine provides a very integrated and balanced taste of the mighty Sicilian volcano. For the first time, this wine has moved from the Terre Siciliane IGT appellation to become an Etna Rosso DOC." Robert Parker

"Helles Kirschrot. Präsentes und gleichzeitig sublimes Bouquet mit kristallklarer rotbeeriger Frucht, frischer Minze und einem Hauch Tabak. Am Gaumen dicht gewoben und energiegeladen, dabei sehr ausgewogen und komplex. Die vergleichsweise niedrigere Höhe auf 550 m ü. d. M. macht ihn etwas zugänglicher, weicher und etwas alkoholreicher. Die kräftige Tanninstruktur gibt ihm festen Halt im langen Abgang." Weinwisser

"Mittleres, junges Rot; pfeffrig-rotbeerige Noten; saftig, ausgeprägte Frucht, tolle Säure, feines Tannin, schöner, eleganter Wein, sehr lang." Merum (JLF)

"Open-knit and woodsy up front, with approachable black cherry, licorice string, smoke and sandalwood flavors, featuring supple tannins that firm up on the solid finish. Should develop with decanting or short-term cellaring." Wine Spectator

"Juicy red berry, brimstone, leather, licorice, mint and thyme are just some of the aromas and flavors of this powerfully structured wine. Despite the muscular build, it's also loaded with finesse, boasting firm but noble tannins that accompany the layers of savory flavors." Wine Enthusiast

"The "C" in the 2012 Contrada C stands for Chiappemacine. This is a 1.2 hectare vineyard planted to 80-year-old vines at 550 meters above sea level. The soils here consist of a thin layer of volcanic lava that allows the roots to penetrate the sandy limestone below. This results in a softer wine with a round and plush mouthfeel. Bright berry nuances are followed by pressed rose petal and crushed stone. I would suggest a slightly shorter drinking window for Contrada C. It ages in botte grande for 18 months." Robert Parker

"Helles Kirschrot. Präsentes und gleichzeitig sublimes Bouquet mit kristallklarer rotbeeriger Frucht, frischer Minze und einem Hauch Tabak. Am Gaumen dicht gewoben und energiegeladen, dabei sehr ausgewogen und komplex. Die vergleichsweise niedrigere Höhe auf 550 m ü. d. M. macht ihn etwas zugänglicher, weicher und etwas alkoholreicher. Die kräftige Tanninstruktur gibt ihm festen Halt im langen Abgang." Weinwisser

"Glänzendes Rubin mit Granatschimmer. Eröffnet in der Nase mit Noten nach Anchovis und Kapern, etwas Weichselkirsche. Saftig in Ansatz und Verlauf, entfaltet sich mit viel Schliff, fein, aber doch sehr nachhaltig, feinmaschiges Tannin, langer Nachhall." Falstaff

"Perfumed berry, fragrant blue flower, cake spice and leather are just some of the alluring scents you find on this firmly structured red. The elegant, full-bodied palate offers red cherry, raspberry, clove, menthol and licorice alongside a backbone of tightly wound but refined tannins and bright acidity." Wine Enthusiast

"From the contrada of Chiappemacine. Mid violet ruby. Perfumed, concentrated and almost earthy in character. Lots of density and fruit sweetness and energetic acidity. Perfumed, long and crunchy finish, with the tannins turning up on the finish. Powerful and elegant." Jancis Robinson

"Bright red. Crisp red berries and a pungent floral note on the nose. Then rich and round in the mouth, with nicely delineated, almost sweet red fruit and floral flavors dominating. This medium-bodied wine finishes tangy, focused and long. Contrada C stands for Chiappemacine, a vineyard area located at an altitude of 550 meters, featuring sandy and volcanic soils and planted to 80-year-old vines." Ian d'Agata

"The 2013 Contrada C sees fruit sourced from the Chiappemacine single vineyard. This is a deep and sophisticated red wine from Etna that opens to a light garnet color. The bouquet is redolent of volcanic aromas of ash and dusty soil. Indeed, the primary fruit is tucked in at the back and appears with moderate intensity. This wine feels very silky and lean in texture but the finish is impressive in terms of length." Robert Parker

"Frisches, relativ helles Rubin, funkelt. Sehr zarte und trotzdem intensive Nase, satt nach reifen Waldhimbeeren, etwas grüner Pfeffer, dann auch Sauerkirschen, spannend. Salzig und fruchtig am Gaumen, zeigt feine reife Beerenfrucht, unterlegt mit betont mineralischen Noten, die den Wein ins lange Finale tragen, sehr elegant." Falstaff

"An elegant red, featuring refined tannins that nevertheless lend some grip to flavors of currant, tobacco, spice box and seared mushroom. Light-footed and fresh, with a lasting, herb-tinged finish." Wine Spectator

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)

"Mittleres, frisches Rot; schalig-rotfruchtige Noten; Süße, saftig, Fruchttiefe, viel Tannin, lang." Merum

"Wie bei allen Lagenweinen von Franchetti (Contrada) ist auch hier Nerello Mascalese pur. Die 80 Jahre alten Reben wurzeln in Lavasandböden auf 850 m ü. d. M. Noch so ein feines, an Burgund erinnerndes Bouquet mit perfekt reifen, frisch passierten schwarzen und roten Beeren, getragen von unterschwelligen Noten von Tabak und blauen Blumen. Am Gaumen enorm druckvoll mit saftiger, aber nie überbordender Kirschfrucht, dafür spürbare Mineralik und eine feine, aber präsente Säure. Voller Spannung, geradezu energiegeladen im mineralischen Pinot-Stil." Weinwisser

"Well-spiced and fresh, this open-knit red is well-balanced and approachable, with light tannins structuring the palate of black raspberry, graphite, violet and dried herb notes. Offers a grippy, mouthwatering finish." Wine Spectator

"Made from 80-year old Nerello Mascalese vines, this powerfully structured wine features aromas of ripe berry, allspice, anise and Mediterranean herb. The concentrated, warm palate offers ripe black cherry, raspberry, licorice, mineral and white pepper alongside the warmth of alcohol and firm, velvety tannins." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2012 Contrada S is a silky wine with a high dose of simpatia that creeps up on you slowly. Contrada Sciaranuova (hence the "S") is a high altitude vineyard located inside a valley made by a relatively new lava flows. The soil consists of volcanic soil with flaky carbon, gravel and pumice. The wine shows depth and great balance with wild berries, back current, smoke and grilled herb. Of Franchetti's single vineyard wines, this is the most direct and smooth in delivery. Like all the other IGT Terre Siciliane Nerello Mascalese wines in this series, Contrada S is aged in botte grande for 18 months. This allows for a slow and steady evolution." Robert Parker

Rubingranatfarben, feine Veilchennote und viele Gewürze im Bouquet. Dicht und kompakt mit straffem Tannin und süßem Fruchtschmelz. Gibt man ihm Zeit, steht dieser Wein (Alter der Reben: 100 Jahre, Produktion: 4.000 Flaschen) am Beginn einer langen, verheißungsvollen Entwicklung. (superiore.de)

"A pure note of crushed raspberry is accented by aromatic notes of herbes de Provence, ground pink peppercorn and cardamom spice in this finely knit, medium- to full-bodied red. Bright and expressive, with dense tannins holding sway on the mineral-laced finish." Wine Spectator

"The richest of the 2014 Passopisciaro wines on the nose and with hints of garden herbs. Juicy and vibrant with lots of fine fruit and an intense, perfumed, lifted finish. Lots of fireworks here." Jancis Robinson

"The 2014 Contrada G (100% Nerello Mascalese from the Guardiola vineyard) is a beautiful wine that offers a deep inner sense of volcanic winemaking. The wine's aromas are so distinct with crushed granite, flint and campfire ash. There are subtle fruit tones that recall dried cherry and pressed blackberry. Smoke, tar and spice make up the fiery and lively personality that this wine displays so generously." Robert Parker

Passopisciaro 2012 ist ein sortenreiner Nerello Mascalese, der in seinem Rubinrot bereits feine granatrote Reflexe zeigt. Stolz und faszinierend präsentiert er einen intensiven Duft und einnehmenden Geschmack mit klarer, gut definierter Frucht und ausgeprägte Mineralik. Anmutig und besonders. (superiore.de)

"Mittelhelles Rot; einladende Frucht, rote Beeren, Tiefe, sehr schön; saftig, Fruchttiefe, feinherb, lang, eleganter, sehr schöner Nerello Mascalese." Merum (JLF)  

"Aromas of red berry, brimstone, white pepper, Mediterranean herb and a whiff of leather come together in the glass. The creamy palate offers wild strawberry, juicy cherry, cinnamon and savory herb alongside bright acidity and firm, polished tannins. It's vibrant, with compelling tension." Wine Enthusiast

"An IGT Terre Siciliane wine, the 2012 Passopisciaro is 100% Nerello Mascalese aged in botte grande for 18 months. The wine opens to a light garnet hue that is characteristic of the grape and the hot vintage. This Etna grape can easily bleach out its color. The wine's bouquet reveals volcanic tones of brimstone and ash with pretty contours of wild berry, cassis and blue flower. There's a pretty sense of lift and buoyancy in the mouth thanks to the pure energy and intensity of its fruit. Despite the wine's light color, this is a firecracker red in terms of its appeal to the nose and palate." Robert Parker

"Very pale crimson. Heady nose of macerated griotte cherries. A hint of orange peel. A warm, pretty alcoholic undertow. Then lots of refreshing acidity and the grainy textural finish of a fine Etna wine. Bone dry and very refreshing though not to be attempted without food. This suggests it could be enjoyed with firm fish. Bring on the Catania market fish restaurant, please! Uncompromisingly true to its origins. Not for neophytes. Quite open on the nose." Jancis Robinson

Passorosso 2014 ist ein sortenreiner Nerello Mascalese, der in seinem Rubinrot bereits feine granatrote Reflexe zeigt. Stolz und faszinierend präsentiert er einen intensiven Duft und einnehmenden Geschmack mit klarer, gut definierter Frucht und ausgeprägte Mineralik. Anmutig und besonders. (superiore.de)

"Bright red-ruby. The captivating nose combines strawberry, raspberry, minerals, violet and flint aromas. Creamy-sweet but amazingly light on its feet, offering palate-staining, perfumed flavors of soft red berries, ripe red cherry, vanilla, aromatic herbs and crushed rock. Rich, ripe and suave, but displays a penetrating, saline and energetic quality that gives this beauty a three-dimensional mouthfeel and a light-on-its-feet quality. Finishes with great length and wonderfully polished tannins. Absolute knockout wine: from a memorable vintage on Etna, this is most likely the best Passorosso ever (in earlier vintages, it used to be called simply Passopisciaro). Mainly Nerello Mascalese." Ian d'Agata

"Mouthwatering and medium-bodied, with expressive plum, pomegranate, spice box and dried marjoram flavors. There's grip here, but the tannins are plush and well-knit. A subtle streak of smoke lingers on the finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2014 Etna Rosso Passorosso (100% Nerello Mascalese) stands out for the brightness and gorgeous intensity of its ruby color and healthy appearance. The wine is integrated but also mellow from an aromatic point of view with subdued tones of wild cherry and dried currant. With time in the glass, that intensity grows at a quick pace. Ultimately, this wine provides a very integrated and balanced taste of the mighty Sicilian volcano. For the first time, this wine has moved from the Terre Siciliane IGT appellation to become an Etna Rosso DOC." Robert Parker