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Contrada Passochianche 2019 75cl

IGT | Terre Siciliane | Sicily | Italy
CHF 51.90

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2019 2020
Critics scores
94 Robert Parker
It takes courage to grow Chardonnay at these elevations (up to 1,000 meters above sea level) and in these volcanic conditions. And courage is exactly what makes the Vini Franchetti 2019 Contrada PC work so well. This is a gorgeous wine with abundant citrus, honey, white fruit and peach. Light shadings of spice and saffron come thanks to 18 months of aging in large oak casks. This wine offers a long, creamy texture. This is a limited production of 3,360 bottles.
Producer
Tenuta di Trinoro & Passopisciaro
Found in the most remote corners of the region, where Tuscany meets Umbria and Lazio, there lies Tenuta di Trinoro. Andrea Franchetti established the estate upon this virgin wine territory of Sarteano in 1992. Today, Franchetti remains one of the most extreme winemakers in Italy, continuing to push traditional French viticulture models. He planted Bordeaux varieties at altitudes up to 500-700 meters, at super high densities, and then picks them as late as possible, even in November. He goes on to vinify every little parcel individually so he can meticulously monitor each one’s development, selecting only the best for the Tenuta di Trinoro cuvée. Clearly, the terroir is particular, given not only its lavishness but also the originality that it brings to the wines. Low-yields also enhance the wine’s structured black fruit and wild herb essences. As much as we admire Franchetti’s Tenuta di Trinoro – based on Cabernet Franc with small amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot – his second label, Le Cupole, offers a quality-price ratio that is too good to believe.