Passopisciaro Contrada Chiappemacine 2012 / 750 ml.

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RP9292 pts. - Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate - 29th Sep 2015
The “C” in the 2012 Contrada C stands for Chiappemacine. This is a 1.2 hectare vineyard planted to 80-year-old vines at 550 meters above sea level. The soils here consist of a thin layer of volcanic lava that allows the roots to penetrate the sandy limestone below. This results in a softer wine with a round and plush mouthfeel. Bright berry nuances are followed by pressed rose petal and crushed stone. I would suggest a slightly shorter drinking window for Contrada C. It ages in botte grande for 18 months.
SP9191 pts. - Wine Spectator - Web only – 2015
Open-knit and woodsy up front, with approachable black cherry, licorice string, smoke and sandalwood flavors, featuring supple tannins that firm up on the solid finish. Should develop with decanting or short-term cellaring. Nerello Mascalese. Drink now through 2028. 240 cases made.

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Primary Grape: Nerello Mascalese | All Grapes: Nerello Mascalese

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Italy | Sicily | Terre Siciliane

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RP92 92 pts. / Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate (29th Sep 2015)

The “C” in the 2012 Contrada C stands for Chiappemacine. This is a 1.2 hectare vineyard planted to 80-year-old vines at 550 meters above sea level. The soils here consist of a thin layer of volcanic lava that allows the roots to penetrate the sandy limestone below. This results in a softer wine with a round and plush mouthfeel. Bright berry nuances are followed by pressed rose petal and crushed stone. I would suggest a slightly shorter drinking window for Contrada C. It ages in botte grande for 18 months.

SP91 91 pts. / Wine Spectator (Web only – 2015)

Open-knit and woodsy up front, with approachable black cherry, licorice string, smoke and sandalwood flavors, featuring supple tannins that firm up on the solid finish. Should develop with decanting or short-term cellaring. Nerello Mascalese. Drink now through 2028. 240 cases made.

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Italy is famous for its powerful, sleek, and elegant reds wines from ancient growing areas with legendary names such as Chianti, Barolo, Barbaresco, Montepulciano. Italian white wines are also gaining popularity: Orvieto, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon are excellent examples of Italian white wines.

Wines of Italy are complex and flavorful, much like the culture that is their source and the cuisine that is their match.

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SKU 40754
Product Type Wine
Alternate Name Passopisciaro Contrada Chiappemacine
Country Italy
Region Sicily
Product Location - Location-Appellation Terre Siciliane
Package Size 750 ml.
Brand Vini Franchetti
Bottles per Case 12
Vintage 2012
Bin Location 34
Can it be Shipped Yes
Premier Pick No
Wine Spectator Top 100 Year 6
Wine Type Table Wine
Wine - Color Red
Grape(s) Nerello Mascalese
Primary Grape Nerello Mascalese
Dollar Sale (Y/N) No
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