Passopisciaro Contrada P Porcaria, Terre Siciliane, 2019 mclaren vale which delivers an appealing balance

which delivers an appealing balance between refreshing acidity and some residual sugar

with a single racking after malo

lamb with rosemary

There follows 20 months ageing in French barriques - 0% new oak – and then four months bottle ageing prior to release

Rich in ripe fruit aromas

Passopisciaro Contrada P Porcaria, Terre Siciliane, 2019 mclaren vale which delivers an appealing balance100% Nerello Mascalese grown in Contrada Porcaria at 650 m above sea level. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 18 months in large oak casks. 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. 17++