Passopisciaro, Franchetti 2022 – Terre Siciliane

The nose offers power and intensity in control. Nice precision and control. A melodious side. We find notes of small wild black fruits, sage and small notes of dried aromatic herbs associated with touches of blond tobacco as well as a fine hint of wild red plum, balsamic and a very discreet hint of pepper. The palate is mineral, fruity, elegant, silky, delicate, melodious, fresh and offers gourmandise, a nice definition, precision, accuracy as well as a certain smoothness in suppleness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy black plum, pulpy blackcurrant and small notes of concentrated small wild red berries associated with touches of small roasted-juicy fruits, hints of racy minerality, lilac, star anise as well as a subtle hint almost olive, tapenade, infusion (in the background) and tonka bean. The tannins are elegant, racy and smooth. Good length. A subtle hint of mocha in the background.