Passopisciaro 'Franchetti' Rosso, Sicily, Italy 2022

“Franchetti” Rosso 2022 is a bold, high‑altitude Sicilian red blending Petit Verdot and Cesanese d’Affile. Deep and intense, it shows dark cherry, blackberry, dried herbs, volcanic ash, and warm spice. Full‑bodied with firm but refined tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, savory finish, it balances power with precision. Still youthful in 2022, it has the structure to age beautifully while already showing impressive depth and complexity.

"The 2022 Franchetti is dark and brooding in the glass as mentholated herbs and white smoke give way to dried blackberries, earth tones and a hint of white pepper. This is velvety and supple, enveloping the palate with a cloak of ripe red and black fruits as a growing tension develops beneath the surface, mixing salty minerals with fine tannins. Brilliant acidity maintains fantastic balance as the 2022 finishes spicy and long. There's a classic feel to its structural components, closing with an air of violet inner florals. In 2022, the Franchetti is a blend of 70% Petit Verdot and 30% Cesanese d'Affile. Tasted from barrel." Vinous 94-96