93 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "[$37 list] Here's a very special expression of Chardonnay with vines planed at a stunning 900 to 1,000 meters above sea level on ashy volcanic soils. The Vini Franchetti 2019 Passobianco (with 35,892 bottles released) ferments in stainless steel and ages in both cement and botti for 18 months. It opens to soothing honey, almond, saffron and Sicilian orange over a waxy, mid-weight texture. This is a beauty. Drink: 2023-2028. (Jun 2023)"
91 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Passobianco is pretty and perfumed, wafting up with vivid notes of crushed apples, white flowers and fresh mint. This is round with a pleasant inner sweetness, as citrus-tinged, ripe orchard fruits are nicely contrasted by savory herbal nuances. It leaves notions of kiwi and young peach to linger while finishing remarkably fresh and with admirable length. There is so much balanced pleasure to be found within this varietal Chardonnay. Drink: 2022-2025. (Jun 2022)"
91 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "[$37 list] Floral aromas of Spanish broom mingle with wild herbs, white stone fruit and citrus on this 100% Chardonnay, grown on the slopes of Mount Etna. It has mineral-driven tension, offering ripe yellow apple, pear and grapefruit alongside bright acidity and mineral notes recalling oyster shell. Alcohol 13%. (Dec 2021)"
91 points Falstaff Guide: "Discreet golden yellow with green glints. On the nose flint, fresh meadow herbs, then opens on white peach and lime blossom. Hits the palate with pressure, tightly meshed with a lively course, shows fine acidity, finesse in character, smooth finish on fine stone fruit nuances. (8/27/21)"
91 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Passobianco is pretty and perfumed, wafting up with vivid notes of crushed apples, white flowers and fresh mint. This is round with a pleasant inner sweetness, as citrus-tinged, ripe orchard fruits are nicely contrasted by savory herbal nuances. It leaves notions of kiwi and young peach to linger while finishing remarkably fresh and with admirable length. There is so much balanced pleasure to be found within this varietal Chardonnay. Drink: 2022-2025. (Jun 2022)"
91 points Kerin O'Keefe (Wine Enthusiast): "[$37 list] Floral aromas of Spanish broom mingle with wild herbs, white stone fruit and citrus on this 100% Chardonnay, grown on the slopes of Mount Etna. It has mineral-driven tension, offering ripe yellow apple, pear and grapefruit alongside bright acidity and mineral notes recalling oyster shell. Alcohol 13%. (Dec 2021)"
91 points Falstaff Guide: "Discreet golden yellow with green glints. On the nose flint, fresh meadow herbs, then opens on white peach and lime blossom. Hits the palate with pressure, tightly meshed with a lively course, shows fine acidity, finesse in character, smooth finish on fine stone fruit nuances. (8/27/21)"
| Product SKU | 347586 |
| Producer | Passopisciaro (Franchetti) |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.0% |
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