Passobianco is made from 100% Chardonnay, cultivated in the eastern slopes of the Etna volcano, where usually strives the indigenous variety of Carricante. Passobianco displays elegant aromas of tropical fruits and some toasted notes.

Colour: Deep lemon colour with golden hints.

Aroma: Tropical fruits aromas, with citrus zest and fine herbs notes.

Taste: The wine has a smooth texture, with a vibrant acidity that balances the sip.

Alcohol: 13%

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Ageing: 10 months in concrete vats and large oak barrels, followed by an additional 6 months in bottle

Andrea Franchetti works with two very different vineyard projects. He created his first estate Tenuta di Trinoro from scratch, on rough farm and woodland in the far-flung reaches of southwest Tuscany. Though a significant challenge, this was equaled by his endeavor on the slopes of Mt. Etna, which involved the renaissance of reclaimed formerly abandoned terraces of vines upon the volcano.

Both sites are extraordinary, complex, and poles apart in terms of terroir. From both its Tuscan and Sicilian estates, Franchetti has produced a portfolio of wines that is rich and diversified. Each wine expresses the characteristics of the vintage, the terroir and the potential of the different grape varieties.