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Savory, expansive, and persistent, a wine that expresses the power of the volcano.","brand":"Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44504632918187,"sku":"23232","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/passopisciaro-contrada-c-2018_23232_1.jpg?v=1773674657"},{"product_id":"passopisciaro-contrada-c-2020","title":"Passopisciaro Contrada C 2020","description":"Still red wine from Sicily, Terre Siciliane IGT, 15% ABV, produced by Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti). 0.75 L bottle, 2020 vintage. A wine born on the slopes of Etna, from Nerello Mascalese grapes grown at 550 meters above sea level. Aged for 15 days in steel tanks, malolactic fermentation in large oak barrels, and aged for approximately 18 months in large oak barrels. An intense array of fruity and spicy aromas with notes of undergrowth and white pepper. Ruby red in color. Savory, expansive, and persistent, a wine that expresses the strength of a unique terroir.","brand":"Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507089273003,"sku":"40562","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/passopisciaro-contrada-c-2020_40562_1.jpg?v=1773692756"},{"product_id":"passopisciaro-franchetti-2021","title":"Passopisciaro Franchetti 2021","description":"Still red from the Terre Siciliane IGT, 15% ABV, produced by Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti). Blend: 60% Petit Verdot, 40% Cesanese D'Affile. 2021 vintage. A wine born on the slopes of Etna, a unique terroir that yields wines of great character. Mineral aromas are followed by a deluge of black cherries and sour cherries, black cherries, raspberries, graphite and tar, burnt citrus peel, hibiscus, and dried flowers. A brilliant ruby color of medium depth. The palate is rich and forceful on the palate, perfectly taut, and vibrant in its savory punch. The tannins, abundant and beautifully integrated, support a very long and aromatic finish, with hints of cinchona and peat.","brand":"Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44511734759595,"sku":"47219","price":119.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/franchetti-terre-siciliane-2021_47219_1_ce46c0a2-7ae7-4dde-9667-cf7212ef8487.webp?v=1773717345"},{"product_id":"passopisciaro-contrada-g-2021","title":"Passopisciaro Contrada G 2021","description":"800 m asl. An ancient domain at the heart of the estate that produces a rich, juicy wine with fleshy red fruit and smoky mineral tones. 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