Needs time to show its true self

This red leads off with exquisite notes of vanilla and toast

texture-laden finish underscored by hints of citrus rind

which is ideal as an aperitif: freshness

but what a joy to taste now

2019 Bianco Terre SicilianeSiciliane IGP Passopisciaro Spirituosen Needs time to show itsA pure expression of Chardonnay, the Passopisciaro Vini Franchetti 2018 Passobianco is a generous wine with lots of honey, dried apricot and apple baked in butter. Ultimately, this expression from the volcanic soils of Etna stands apart from other great renditions of this versatile grape thanks to those dusty or ashy mineral notes as well as those slightly exotic hints of saffron and ground cumin. It is aged in oak casks and cement for 10 months. The