2010 Contrada Porcaria
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A warm vintage with some rains resulting in what Franchetti described as a ‘soft vintage’. Just mid ruby with orange tinges. Tamarind and damson with sweet exotic spice notes and a hint of thyme. Beautiful depth and with some undergrowth suggesting this is maturing, but very subtle. Stony hints and balsamic notes. Very slim on the palate and with plenty of fine tannins that become a little more prominent. Super-light finish. (WS)
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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Constantly changing in the glass, the 2010 Contrada Porcaria P (from the Feudo di Mezzo vineyard) is the most complete of these 2010s. Layers of dark fruit continue to sweep across the palate as this generous, deeply satisfying Etna red opens up in the glass. The Porcaria P is arguably the richest of these 2010s, but at the same time, underlying veins of minerality keep the wine vibrant and beautifully delineated. There is a level of pure unbridled energy in the 2010 that is hugely appealing. This is a dazzling showing from Andrea Franchetti. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2020. Andrea Franchetti describes 2010 as a cold year on the Etna that yielded wines of energy and cut. That is certainly the recurring theme in this set of new releases. Once again, Franchetti has produced a number of wines that set the bar for what can be achieved on the Etna. This is a stunning set of new releases. Importer: T. Edward Wines, New York, NY; tel. (212) 233-1504
About the producer
Tenuta di Passopisciaro is the Etna estate owned by Andrea Franchetti, one of Italy’s pioneering winemakers who founded the Super Tuscan estate Tenuta di Trinoro, before becoming instrumental in Mount Etna’s wine renaissance with his Passopisciaro estate.