Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Brut Zero A dark and rich red

A dark and rich red with gorgeous spiciness plus a foie gras and a sliced meat undertone

Dark greyish crimson

and balanced

often seedless-berried

typical of the estate

Passopisciaro, Contrada Porcaria Brut Zero A dark and rich redThe 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