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PASSOPISCIARO

Terre Siciliane Contrada Porcaria

Item number: VFR00251 2020750

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Vintage: 2020

Format: 0,75 l

Type: Rosso

Denomination: Rosso IGT

Grapes: Nerello Mascalese

Refinement: Big wood

Alcohol: 15 %

Region: Sicily

Origin: Made in Italy

Allergens: Solfiti

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TASTING NOTES

Passopisciaro was established in 2000 by Andrea Franchetti, a well-known producer and owner of the Trinoro estate. The winery is located on the northern slope of Etna, specifically in Castiglione di Sicilia, 1,000 metres above sea level, and is a restored fortified farm building. The most cultivated grape is Nerello Mascalese, which here, because of the lava flows and various altitudes, is used to create different kinds of cru. It has the peculiarity of being ungrafted, which means that it has never been affected by phylloxera. In contrast, the most widely used non-native grapes are Chardonnay, Petit Verdot, and Cesanese d'Affile. The completely different profiles of the various vineyard areas, which cover 26 hectares of land at between 500 and 1,000 metres above sea level, are known by the name of the districts, or ‘contrade’. Contrada P di Passopisciaro is a Sicilian red wine based on the Nerello Mascalese grape from the Porcaria district. The vines are around 80 years old and are located at an altitude of 650 metres above sea level. The must ferments in stainless steel with brief contact with the skins before being placed into large oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and an ageing period of 18 months. In the glass, this wine is a splendid ruby red; on the nose, it is varied and extremely fresh: small red berry fruits dominate, mixed well with notes of rose, violet, and citrus. On the palate, it is fresh and mineral-tasting with a pleasant drinkability. An excellent wine for big occasions and ideal for pairing with roasted or grilled red meats, white meats, and stewed poultry.

THE WINERY

Passopisciaro

Name: Terre Siciliane Contrada Porcaria
Brand: Signorvino
SKU: VFR00251 2020750
Price: 59.9 EUR

Cantina Passopisciaro is one of the youngest and most enterprising wineries when it comes to winemaking in Sicily. It was founded recently, but at the hands of an experienced founder who realised the great potential of the lava soil for the production of the highest quality Sicilian wines. The intuition turned out to be right as the company managed to establish itself as a reference point for wine production in the area in a short time. The company is located on the slopes of Etna and has around forty hectares of vines divided over several districts, each with its own particularities and biodiversity. The microclimates and characteristics of each soil are carefully studied to maximise the qualities of the final product. The hectares are planted with various varieties of Cabernet and Merlot, Cesanese, Petit Verdot and Viognier, as well as a wide range of Pinot Noir. Name and address of producer/distributor: Passopisciaro - via castiglione di Sicilia Passopisciaro (CT). Products from this winery should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.

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