
Restaurant Chef & Head Sommelier at Restaurant Nomelle
Domaine Hauvette Jaspe Alpilles Igp, 2024
France, Provence
98/100
Overall rating
3/5
Value for money
€43,00
Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti)
€31,00/pcs.
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Passopisciaro Passobianco 2024 is a refined Sicilian Chardonnay that combines generosity with precision. From one of the island’s most respected names, it offers a distinctive Mediterranean expression of the grape, balancing ripe fruit, texture and freshness in a way that has made Passobianco a standout white wine from Sicily.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a bright, polished appearance that hints at its purity and concentration. The bouquet is rich and elegant, unfolding with tropical fruit, ripe apricot, toasted grains and a delicate thread of honey.
On the palate, it is supple and expressive, with layered fruit and a rounded, graceful texture that remains lifted by freshness. The wine’s balance suggests good short- to medium-term aging potential, during which its savory and honeyed nuances should continue to develop.
Production
Passobianco is produced in Sicily, where Chardonnay can benefit from the island’s warmth, sunlight and cooling influences to build ripeness while retaining balance. The focus is on capturing aromatic clarity and texture, resulting in a white wine that reflects both the variety and its volcanic-Mediterranean surroundings. Specific harvest and vinification details are not provided.
Food & Serving
This is a versatile white wine for richer fish dishes, shellfish, roast chicken, creamy pasta or risotto, and Mediterranean vegetable preparations. Serve chilled at around 10–12°C, and consider brief decanting only if you want to open up its more layered aromatics, though it is not strictly necessary.
Producer
Passopisciaro, part of Vini Franchetti, has become one of Sicily’s most admired producers, known for crafting wines of precision and character from the slopes and landscapes of the island. The estate has played an important role in bringing attention to Sicily as a source of world-class, terroir-driven wines, with a reputation built on quality, originality and consistency.
| Type | White wine |
| Producer | Passopisciaro (Vini Franchetti) |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Grape | Chardonnay |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Cheese, Fish |
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