{"product_id":"passopisciaro-passobianco-2024","title":"Passopisciaro Passobianco 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePassobianco from the Passopisciaro winery is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that elegantly interprets Chardonnay within the Terre Siciliane. In the glass, it displays an intense straw yellow colour, introducing an aromatic profile that combines \u003cstrong\u003etropical fruit and apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e with subtle hints of toasted cereals, honey and white rose. On the palate, it reveals a balanced structure, standing out for its smooth sip and \u003cstrong\u003epronounced minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is produced in Sicily, among the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-altitude vineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e situated on the slopes of Mount Etna. The volcanic soils are fundamental in defining a distinctive flavour signature: the deep \u003cstrong\u003elava matrix\u003c\/strong\u003e is reflected in a clear saline sensation on tasting. The Etna terroir is distinguished by its ability to impart a refined character and complex \u003cstrong\u003ecitrus and camphor nuances\u003c\/strong\u003e to the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification involves a \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-day fermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, aimed at preserving expressive clarity. The structure is defined through prolonged maturation: the wine rests for ten months in cement vats and \u003cstrong\u003elarge wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging balanced micro-oxygenation. The process concludes with a further \u003cstrong\u003eten months of bottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a harmonious sip.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 2000 on the slopes of Mount Etna at the hands of Andrea Franchetti, Passobianco transforms high-altitude Chardonnay grapes into pure excellence. Aged for 10 months in \u003cstrong\u003ecement and wooden vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, and just as long in the bottle, this white wine reflects the essence of Sicilian \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e through a profound mineral elegance. The glass reveals an irresistible bouquet of apricot, honey and toasted cereals. Highly acclaimed by critics, with its \u003cstrong\u003e96 points from Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a soft, enveloping and unforgettable tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46033374347435,"sku":"59588","price":31.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/passopisciaro-passobianco-2024_59588_1_a7e45a7d-9fb1-4deb-be65-fcaf44b572dc.webp?v=1773800326","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-se\/products\/passopisciaro-passobianco-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}