Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Brut Zero and this recently disgorged rendition

and this recently disgorged rendition has really benefited from the additional time sur lattes

relatively speaking

This is potentially terrific though again

the other 10% is Cabernet Franc

Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Brut Zero and this recently disgorged renditionThe 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