Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Size:6x750ml cigar smoke and floral top

cigar smoke and floral top notes are the prelude to a savoury

even a trifle phenolic on the finish in its youth

with a mineral texture and a long finish

Quite evolved-looking

but it is otherwise firm and compact at its core with a solid delivery of quality fruit

Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Size:6x750ml cigar smoke and floral topThe 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