Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Brut Zero and although those elements will

and although those elements will become finer and more elegant with time

the other 10% is Cabernet Franc

The only question is how big a star

This is notably higher-toned than the Charmes with a more elegant blend of cool and restrained red currant

Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Brut Zero and although those elements willThe 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