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94
/ 100
Wine Enthusiast -
17
/ 20
Walter Speller
Red
Classification
Nerello Mascalese
Variety
2019
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Italy
Country
Sicily, Etna
Region
14.5%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"Aromas of Mediterranean scrub, eucalyptus, smoky flint and wild berries mingle with dark spice. On the full-bodied palate, bright acidity lifts raspberry compote, licorice, slate and blood orange. Taut, polished tannins provide support while the warmth of alcohol lingers on the close. Kerin O’Keefe"
- Wine Enthusiast
17 / 20
"Lustrous and just mid ruby. Deeper nose than the Contrada C with perfumed concentrated raspberry and hints of crushed black pepper and stones. Racy acidity cleaves through savoury-sweet raspberry fruit. Very firm but polished tannic spine ending in a chewy raspberry fruit finish. Firm structure. Drink 2022-2028"
- Walter Speller
Tasting Notes
Contrada Porcaria is a micro zone of a vast district located at about 650 meters above sea level, considered one of the most coveted terroir on Etna because of the particularly rich and luxurious wines it produces; it changes aromas continuously, and has an exotic body and an echo of burnt sugar. The land is composed of a thin layer of lava that crumbles under the feet. The vineyard of this Contrada covers 1.5 hectares.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity