Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Size:6x750ml Quite evolved-looking

Quite evolved-looking

A mini-masterpiece

both in the tannins and the acidity but even so it is really harmonious and elegant on the long finish

even a trifle phenolic on the finish in its youth

One of the greats

Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Size:6x750ml Quite evolved-lookingThe 2012 Contrada P is my favorite wine among Andrea Franchetti's batch of new single vineyard releases. This is a spectacular expression of Nerello Mascalese (aged in large oak casks for 18 months) that speaks in a loud, clear and beautifully melodious voice. Contrada Porcaria sees 80 year old vines planted at 600 to 700 meters above sea level. The soils consist of thin layers of lava deposit and sandy ash. The mineral definition here is excellent