{"product_id":"2024-passopisciaro-contrada-r-rampante-terre-siciliane-igt","title":"2024 Passopisciaro, \"Contrada R\" (Rampante), Terre Siciliane IGT","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\" id=\"p-rc_ddd1422d51682d91-228\"\u003eThe late Andrea Franchetti built Passopisciaro on a daring ambition: to prove that Mount Etna’s extreme volcanic terraces could produce wines with the ethereal elegance and site-specificity of Grand Cru Burgundy. That founding vision remains the heart of the estate today as his son, Benjamin Franchetti, guides Passopisciaro into its next chapter. \u003cspan class=\"citation-557 citation-end-557\"\u003eSitting near the upper tree-line limits of viticulture at a dizzying 1,000 meters elevation, Rampante represents pure mountain intensity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-556 citation-end-556\"\u003eGrown on ancient, heavily weathered, sandier lava soils, these late-ripening vines yield a weightless red of extreme precision.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The nose is darkly alluring, blending blackberries, plum skin, grilled herbs, crushed rocks, and exotic curry spices. On the palate, cool-toned red and black fruits sprint across a beam of stony minerals, echoing the translucent elegance of top-tier Chambertin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"source-title\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container luminous-sources hide-from-message-actions ng-star-inserted\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"source-title\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15.992646px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95+ Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The 2024 Contrada R is darkly alluring with a blend of blackberries, plum skin, grilled herbs, crushed rocks, exotic spices and curry. It is distinctly savory in style with stony minerals and cool-toned red and black fruits that linger on the palate. The 2024 is not yet ready to reveal its charms. Lose this in the cellar.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Pinnacle Site:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourced from the highest vineyard site on the estate, widely considered the Grand Cru peak of Mount Etna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBurgundian Translucency:\u003c\/b\u003e Offers weightless power and razor-sharp mineral focus reminiscent of fine Côte de Nuits Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLong-Haul Longevity:\u003c\/b\u003e Driven by extreme high-altitude acidity and stony depth, this bottle will evolve gracefully in the cellar for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eHow To Serve It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve slightly cool at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e56°F–60°F (13°C–15°C)\u003c\/b\u003e in large Burgundy stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDecanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Give it a solid \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003e90-minute decant\u003c\/b\u003e if opening young, or tuck it away in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Roast pheasant, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or black truffle risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48025278644278,"sku":"SOMM2610-PASS24CONR-750","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2024Passopisciaro_ContradaR_Rampante_TerreSicilianeIGT.png?v=1791503465","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/2024-passopisciaro-contrada-r-rampante-terre-siciliane-igt","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}