2022 Contrada P Passopisciaro
Passopisciaro

2022 Contrada P

Terre Siciliane IGT | Sicily | Italy
£450.00
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Tasting notes:

One of the six expression of Nerello Mascalese which are sourced from 70-100 years old vines on terroirs with various lava flow, aspect, and altitude. Aged for 18 months in large neutral oak barrels. Contrada P (or Cru P which stands for Porcaria) sits at 650m above the sea. It is one of Mount Etna’s sought-after contrada because the soil is made of a frail sheet of lava that splinters under one’s feet. The wines are lush and robust.

Producer description:

Passopisciaro is considered one of Sicily’s top estates. In the year 2000, after being tipped by a friend, pioneer winemaker Andrea Franchetti visited the northern slope of Mount Etna to explore some neglected ancient vineyards. He saw great potential in the elevated terraces sitting on lava soils planted with Nerello Mascalese. Andrea focussed on making single-vineyard wines and aimed to pave the way towards a cru system in the area. Today, his son Benjamin continues his vision. All wines are biodynamic.

Style:
Still Red
Vintage:
2022
Dryness:
Dry
ABV:
14
Size:
75cl
Delivery:
48 hours
Available:
1

Critic Scores

Kerin O'Keefe | 94

Hailing from the Porcaria cru 650m above sea level, the 2022 Contrada P opens with tantalizing aromas of violet, Mediterranean brush, red forest berry, camphor and spice while on the savory, racy palate, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity accompany wild strawberry, raspberry, star anise and orange zest. A saline tang lingers on the finish. Normally one of the more full-bodied and concentrated of the firm’s cru offerings, due to hail in August, this was harvested earlier than usual, on October 1, which resulted in the wine’s more linear structure as well as intriguing tension and vibrancy. Drink 2025–2032. Abv: 14%