Pietradolce

Etna Rosato by Pietradolce not only attracts attention with its delicate glossy colour, the delicate rose bouquet beguiles and the taste ultimately convinces with lively aromas of peach, cranberry and grapefruit, elegant mineral tones accompany the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Very pleasant rosé with aromas and flavors of strawberries and cream with a little, freshening twist of orange. Medium-bodied with a relaxed feel, but there's plenty of energy and drive, too. Delicious." James Suckling

Beautiful white from Carricante that captures the energy of Etna and reflects its essence. Yellow stone fruit, mint, floral and spice aromas on the nose. Complex on the palate, full fruit and subtle minerality. Racy and sophisticated. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling lemon yellow with a drop of gold. Fragrant of fresh lime zest, yellow fruits, underlaid with flint. Plucky fresh on the nose, shows perky play, very lively, delicate salty minerality, stretches well into the length, with a fine spicy finish." Falstaff

"An attractive Etna dry white with a wide spectrum of citrus aromas, including blood orange. Juicy front palate, then the firm mineral acidity that gives it length charges through." James Suckling

"A pure expression of Carricante, the entry-level Pietradolce 2020 Etna Bianco is a fun and versatile wine made in a simple manner in steel vats to lock in freshness. The bouquet reveals citrus, white peach and crushed stone. Fruit is drawn from a five-hectare site at a high 750 meters above sea level with well-draining sandy soils mixed in with lots of stones. The wine is clean and snappy, and that pretty acidity adds lots of life and spirit to the bouquet." Robert Parker

Pietradolce Rosso is reminiscent of an elegant red from Burgundy. Light, aromatic tones of cherry, cigar tobacco and cedar, medium-bodied and well-proportioned on the palate, tasty fruit, balanced and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense garnet red. Opens with a fine play of pomegranate and cardamom, some blood orange. Hearty, grippy tannin on the palate, salty and deep, is still young and unpolished but has the best beginnings." Falstaff

"The 2019 Etna Rosso blossoms with pretty rose notes, wild herbs and strawberries. It's soft and enveloping, balancing a pleasant inner sweetness with energizing acidity and tart wild berries. A gentle layer of tannin adds lovely grip, as this finishes long with notes of licorice and blueberry skins. The 2019 is a harmonious beauty." Vinous

"Aromas of red cherries, dried cranberries, citrus zest and tobacco smoke. It's medium-bodied with fresh acidity, ultra fine tannins and a refined finish. More dried than fresh-fruit character." James Suckling

Excellent the mineral Archineri from the ancient Carricante vine. With great clarity and freshness, it shows its typical aroma profile of apple, banana. Peach and citrus fruit. Fascinatingly dense on the palate with a velvety texture, a hint of chalk and a long mineral-complex finish. Pre-Phylloxera = from vines with no roots! SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, pale straw yellow. Balanced and appealing nose, opens with notes of lemon, fresh peach and sage. Starts very clear and fresh, then spreads out nicely, nice game, long and salty." Falstaff

"Lovely aromas of pear pie with light vanilla and lime undertones. Full-bodied with tight, crisp acidity and a pear-puree and sherbet aftertaste." James Suckling

"The 2019 Etna Bianco Archineri is a pure expression of Carricante from pre-phylloxera vines. The wine is made in stainless steel and you get a very pure and precise taste of the grape as a result. This was a great growing season on Etna, resulting in nicely concentrated and shapely fruit, so that simple winemaking approach is well matched to the elegance of vintage material on hand. Peach, honey and crushed stone rise to the forefront of the bouquet." Robert Parker

Brilliant, brightening ruby garnet. Spicy notes of wild berries, liquorice, flint and traces of thyme on the nose. Beguiling extract sweetness on the palate, plus a juicy freshness and finely meshed, tight tannins. In the final, fine salty components, overall already very polished and supple with further interesting ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Cask sample. Pale crimson. Deep cherry fruit nose with a hint of oak. On the palate it combines lightness of touch of raspberry and cherry fruit and a charge of dark, spicy tannins. Embryonic and in need of further ageing." Jancis Robinson

"A chewy, flavorful Etna red with plum, light prune and rust aromas and flavors. Full body. Juicy finish." James Suckling

"Another 2017 release of 4,000 bottles and also from pre-phylloxera Nerello Mascalese vines, the Pietradolce 2017 Etna Rosso Contrada Santo Spirito is really quite beautifully balanced and composed in the vintage, more so than I would have expected given some of the excessive heat that came during the summer months. With fruit from a vineyard site in Castiglione di Sicilia, the wine reveals a polished, dark ruby appearance with lighthearted aromas of sour cherry and tart cassis. Those delicate berry embellishments are wrapped around spice, mineral and earth." Robert Parker

The red Archineri from Nerello Mascalese grapes is full of character and elegant. Very refined bouquet of currants and wild berries, plus a hint of dog roses, stone fruit and ethereal aromas. Very exquisite, very juicy, tasty and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Enticing aromas of flowers, cherries and plums follow through to a medium to full body, ripe, juicy fruit and a chewy, fresh finish. Lovely creamy texture." James Suckling

"The 2017 Etna Rosso Archineri is a fine and delicate expression from Etna that presents concise and carefully laid-out aromas of wild fruit, tart cherry, mountain herb and fresh violets. Not all red wines from this hot and dry vintage have held up as nicely nor are as vibrant as this pretty wine from Michele Faro and his team at Pietradolce. To the palate, the wine is lean and crisp and there is a salty note to the finish. In fact, this is nearly lean enough to enjoy with a seared tuna steak." Robert Parker

Contrada Rampante with a finely woven bouquet of dark red cherries, flowers, mint and liquorice. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a memorable blend of ethereal sweetness, filigree acidity and interesting salinity. A contemplative drop that requires a certain amount of experience and patience to be fully discovered. Pre-Phylloxera = from rootless vines! SUPERIORE.DE

"Cask sample. Just mid crimson. Perfumed morello cherry and really tightly wound. Slow release of ripe raspberry and cherry fruit with a Nebbiolo-like, long tannic charge on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Darkly elegant and poised, the 2017 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante slowly comes to life. Exotic spice scents emerge, mixed with smoky crushed stone, dried roses and black cherries. It's silky-smooth with medium-bodied weight, complemented by bright acidity and a cooling mix of red and blue fruits. Sweet tannins and minerals mingle through the long, mouthwatering finale, leaving a lightly structured feel as inner violet florals slowly fade. This is incredibly pretty and already highly enjoyable, yet has short-term cellaring potential as well. Nicely done!" Vinous

"Attractive ripe berry, plum and spice aromas follow through to a medium to full body, chewy tannins and a powerful finish." James Suckling

"With pre-phylloxera fruit from 90-year-old vines in the village of Castiglione di Sicilia, this asset in the Pietradolce portfolio is a relatively new addition. The 2017 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante shows some extra concentration and darkness that reflects the vineyard site and the hot growing conditions of the vintage. The wine offers a lot of savory characteristics with leather and crushed stone, but there are some solid tones of blackberry and wild plum at its core." Robert Parker

Brilliant, brightening ruby garnet. In the bouquet spicy notes of wild berries, liquorice, flint and traces of thyme. Beguiling extract sweetness on the palate, in addition a juicy freshness and a fine-meshed, tight tannin. In the final then fine salty components, altogether already today very polished and supple with further interesting maturity potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"This racy red opens with aromas of wet stone, wild aromatic herb, violet and ground clove. It's exquisite and has intense energy, featuring juicy pomegranate, orange zest, star anise and savory saline alongside firm acidity and taut, polished tannins. Some may find this too ethereally delicate, but lovers of extreme elegance will be hooked." Wine Enthusiast

"A medium-bodied red with complex aromas and flavors of dried cranberries, sour cherries, citrus zest, smoke and dried leaves. Smoky. Focused with sleek tannins and bright acidity." James Suckling

The red Archineri from Nerello Mascalese grapes is full of character and elegant. Very refined bouquet of currants and wild berries, plus a hint of dog roses, stone fruit and ethereal aromas. Very exquisite, very juicy, tasty and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny garnet with copper accent in the rim. Pronounced scent of dried raspberries, cranberry jam, some white pepper and wet stone. Tightens up with fine-meshed tannin, crisp freshness, harmonious in attack and course, very fresh in the drink, keeps coming." Falstaff

"Aromas of woodland berry, Mediterranean scrub, camphor and oak-driven spice shape the nose on this fragrant red. On the tight palate, firm acidity accompanies raspberry jam, orange zest, vanilla and licorice. Firm, grainy tannins leave a puckering, drying close. Give the tannins a few years more years to relax a bit then drink." Wine Enthusiast

Contrada Rampante with a finely woven bouquet of dark red cherries, flowers, mint and liquorice. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a memorable blend of ethereal sweetness, filigree acidity and interesting salinity. A contemplative drop that requires a certain amount of experience and patience to be fully discovered. Pre-Phylloxera = from rootless vines! SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and dried cranberries, lemon peel, fresh mushrooms and bark. Smoky. It’s medium-bodied with firm yet fine, silky tannins and intense, juicy flavors. Long finish. Delicious." James Suckling

Pietradolce Rosso is reminiscent of an elegant red from Burgundy. Light, aromatic tones of cherry, cigar tobacco and cedar, medium-bodied and well-proportioned on the palate, tasty fruit, balanced and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Sparkling, intense garnet red. Opens with a fine play of pomegranate and cardamom, some blood orange. Hearty, grippy tannin on the palate, salty and deep, is still young and unpolished but has the best beginnings." Falstaff

"The 2019 Etna Rosso blossoms with pretty rose notes, wild herbs and strawberries. It's soft and enveloping, balancing a pleasant inner sweetness with energizing acidity and tart wild berries. A gentle layer of tannin adds lovely grip, as this finishes long with notes of licorice and blueberry skins. The 2019 is a harmonious beauty." Vinous

"Aromas of red cherries, dried cranberries, citrus zest and tobacco smoke. It's medium-bodied with fresh acidity, ultra fine tannins and a refined finish. More dried than fresh-fruit character." James Suckling

Contrada Rampante with a finely woven bouquet of dark red cherries, flowers, mint and liquorice. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a memorable blend of ethereal sweetness, filigree acidity and interesting salinity. A contemplative drop that requires a certain amount of experience and patience to be fully discovered. Pre-Phylloxera = from rootless vines! SUPERIORE.DE

"Cask sample. Just mid crimson. Perfumed morello cherry and really tightly wound. Slow release of ripe raspberry and cherry fruit with a Nebbiolo-like, long tannic charge on the finish." Jancis Robinson

"Darkly elegant and poised, the 2017 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante slowly comes to life. Exotic spice scents emerge, mixed with smoky crushed stone, dried roses and black cherries. It's silky-smooth with medium-bodied weight, complemented by bright acidity and a cooling mix of red and blue fruits. Sweet tannins and minerals mingle through the long, mouthwatering finale, leaving a lightly structured feel as inner violet florals slowly fade. This is incredibly pretty and already highly enjoyable, yet has short-term cellaring potential as well. Nicely done!" Vinous

"Attractive ripe berry, plum and spice aromas follow through to a medium to full body, chewy tannins and a powerful finish." James Suckling

"With pre-phylloxera fruit from 90-year-old vines in the village of Castiglione di Sicilia, this asset in the Pietradolce portfolio is a relatively new addition. The 2017 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante shows some extra concentration and darkness that reflects the vineyard site and the hot growing conditions of the vintage. The wine offers a lot of savory characteristics with leather and crushed stone, but there are some solid tones of blackberry and wild plum at its core." Robert Parker

The red Archineri from Nerello Mascalese grapes is full of character and elegant. Very refined bouquet of currants and wild berries, plus a hint of dog roses, stone fruit and ethereal aromas. Very exquisite, very juicy, tasty and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Enticing aromas of flowers, cherries and plums follow through to a medium to full body, ripe, juicy fruit and a chewy, fresh finish. Lovely creamy texture." James Suckling

"The 2017 Etna Rosso Archineri is a fine and delicate expression from Etna that presents concise and carefully laid-out aromas of wild fruit, tart cherry, mountain herb and fresh violets. Not all red wines from this hot and dry vintage have held up as nicely nor are as vibrant as this pretty wine from Michele Faro and his team at Pietradolce. To the palate, the wine is lean and crisp and there is a salty note to the finish. In fact, this is nearly lean enough to enjoy with a seared tuna steak." Robert Parker

The red Archineri from Nerello Mascalese grapes is full of character and elegant. Very refined bouquet of currants and wild berries, plus a hint of dog roses, stone fruit and ethereal aromas. Very exquisite, very juicy, tasty and long. SUPERIORE.DE

"Shiny garnet with copper accent in the rim. Pronounced scent of dried raspberries, cranberry jam, some white pepper and wet stone. Tightens up with fine-meshed tannin, crisp freshness, harmonious in attack and course, very fresh in the drink, keeps coming." Falstaff

"Aromas of woodland berry, Mediterranean scrub, camphor and oak-driven spice shape the nose on this fragrant red. On the tight palate, firm acidity accompanies raspberry jam, orange zest, vanilla and licorice. Firm, grainy tannins leave a puckering, drying close. Give the tannins a few years more years to relax a bit then drink." Wine Enthusiast

The pure, autochthonous Nerello Mascalese from over 100 years old (root true) vines starts with a sparkling ruby garnet and continues with an enchanting raspberry aroma, followed by fine spicy notes (ginger, pimento, clove). Compact, dense, full fruity, tannic on the palate, always very elegant and smooth. Traces of salt and flint in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Love the rich aromas of dried fruits (like dried strawberries). Hints of cedar and sandalwood as well. Full-bodied, layered and tannic with fantastic depth and intensity. Needs two or three years to soften. Beautiful wine. From vines planted on Etna hillsides 80 to 100 years ago!" James Suckling

"A firm, tightly knit red, showing good density to the ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit, dried fig flavors and ashy mineral details. Fresh and fragrant, with violet and spice box notes. This should open nicely with air or cellaring." Wine Spectator

"Here is one of my favorite Etna overachievers. The 2013 Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli was born in a more-challenging vintage here on the volcano, but it sails smoothly through any possible weakness. This is a magnificent expression from Southern Italy. The wine has the mild consistency and light garnet color of a Burgundian Pinot Noir. But the bouquet is anything but understated. It delivers powerful aromas of wild berry, balsam herb, licorice and those distinctive touches of volcano ash. In the mouth, the wine shows smooth and long silkiness. This is a magnificent red wine from Etna." Robert Parker

Contrada Rampante with a finely woven bouquet of dark red cherries, flowers, mint and liquorice. Fresh and lively on the palate, with a memorable blend of ethereal sweetness, filigree acidity and interesting salinity. A contemplative drop that requires a certain amount of experience and patience to be fully discovered. Pre-Phylloxera = from rootless vines! SUPERIORE.DE

"Fresh and dried cranberries, lemon peel, fresh mushrooms and bark. Smoky. It’s medium-bodied with firm yet fine, silky tannins and intense, juicy flavors. Long finish. Delicious." James Suckling

The pure, autochthonous Nerello Mascalese from over 100 years old (root true) vines starts with a sparkling ruby garnet and continues with an enchanting raspberry aroma, followed by fine spicy notes (ginger, pimento, clove). Compact, dense, full fruity, tannic on the palate, always very elegant and smooth. Traces of salt and flint in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bouquet of ripe berries and hot lava stone, flanked by notes of ginger and aniseed. Opulent wine, combining power and elegance, ends in a mineral-cherry confit-like finale. Also in this vintage convincing." Vinum

"Bright ruby with garnet shimmer and bright edge. Opened in the nose with pronounced spicy notes, hints of cloves and raspberry, looks very complex. Salty in the base and course, much fine-meshed but nonetheless grippy tannin, shows many layers, red berry fruit, rhubarb in the finale." Falstaff

"Just mid ruby. Succulent cherry and raspberry fruit with a touch of dried fruit indicating a warm year. Wonderful tannic bite and freshness and yet mouth-filling. Will be interesting to see how this ages." Jancis Robinson

"Made from pure nerello mascalese, this soft and silky red with pretty leather, berries and chocolate, shows deep, terroir character. Smoky ash and pumice undertones to the dark fruit. Juicy and delicious." James Suckling

"Graceful, showing focus and complexity, layering the fine-grained tannins with poached black cherry, leather and mineral flavors." Wine Spectator

"These pre-phylloxera vines are up to 100 years old and grown at 900m. Raspberry aromas infuse the nose, which is rich yet lifted and elegant, with great purity of fruit. It’s suave and very concentrated with imposing tannins, but not too extracted. Structured and still a bit severe, it has potential. Long." Decanter

The pure, autochthonous Nerello Mascalese from over 100 year old (rootless) vines starts off in sparkling ruby garnet and continues with an enchanting raspberry aroma, followed by fine spice notes (ginger, allspice, clove). Compact, dense, full-fruity, tannic on the palate, always highly elegant and smooth. Traces of salt and flint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"To have drunk this red wine once in a lifetime is a privilege. It grows on the northern flank of Etna in an overgrown plot of land lined with lava at an altitude of 900 metres. The ancient knotty vines - Nerello Mascalese - date back to before the phylloxera. The fruit is Burgundy, the tannin (still) rough. Roasted plums, leather, Mon Chéri, this is how one could describe the taste. Best not to open for two or three years. Dr. Jens Priewe (weinkenner.de)

"Aromas of cherries and blackberries with tea, as well as spice and almond undertones. Full-bodied, chewy and tannic with dried-berry, mineral, pumice and charcoal undertones to the fruit flavors. Burnt citrus, too. A powerful and structured red from ancient vines." James Suckling

"Always one of my favorite wines from Etna, the 2016 Etna Rosso Barbagalli represents another terrific installment to this top-shelf expression from Michele Faro and the team at Pietradolce. From ancient pre-Phylloxera vines in a small amphitheater-shaped vineyard near the highest part of the appellation, this wine is marked by a subtle softness and richness of texture that you don't always find in high-altitude old vines. The wine demonstrates, without a shadow of doubt, that these vines still have loads of energy and electricity running though that old wood. I like to imagine that the vines' root systems tap into the heart of the volcano, soaking up that enormous power and intensity and delivering it to your glass." Robert Parker

This single-varietal, authochtonous Nerello Mascalese from vines that are more than 100 years old (with real roots) starts with a sparkling ruby-garnet colour and follows up impressively with a ravishing raspberry aroma, followed by fine spicy notes (ginger, allspice, clove). Compact, dense, full-fruited, tannic on the palate, yet always highly elegant and supple. Traces of salt and flint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with garnet accent. Multi-layered nose of dried currant, rosehip, lots of herbal spice, juniper, sea buckthorn, delicate malt coffee in the background. Stretches out a juicy dress, with lots of present fruit, fine tannin, compact and with a straight structure, noble pressure until the end, keeps coming in the finish." Falstaff

"Layers of smoke, ash, crushed walnuts and cranberries on the nose. It's medium-to full-bodied with sleek, tight tannins. Lots of ripe and dried red fruit on the palate with citrus peel and tobacco, too. Precise and tight finish. Lots of old-vine magic here." James Suckling

"This is the top red wine made by Pietradolce, and its striking black label is meant to underline its importance in the estate portfolio. The 2017 Etna Rosso Barbagalli offers a pretty garnet color and a lean to mid-weight approach. Made with fruit from pre-phylloxera vines from one of the highest elevation vineyards in the appellation (at 950 meters above sea level), this is always a study in elegance, and the integrity of the fruit transcends most problematic vintage variations thanks to the hearty resilience of the vines and their extended root systems. This wine shows composure and equilibrium with an incredibly glossy or silky quality of fruit with berry, smoke, tar and campfire ash. That old-vine concentration and power (with 15% alcohol) also comes through clearly. Only 2,500 bottles were released." Robert Parker

The Carricante grapes of this extremely rare Etna Bianco come from phylloxera-resistant (pre-phylloxera) vines of a single vineyard of the Etna eastern slope from 800m altitude. Only one oak barrel is filled each year, resulting in less than 2,000 bottles per vintage.

Rich golden yellow with amber accents. Complex and well-structured aroma of herbs, yellow fruits and flint. In the taste an indescribable depth with a salty note, fresh fruit and a mineral persistence. Firm and precise on the final, the tension is perfectly wrought and the long-lasting impression is unique! SUPERIORE.DE

The pure, autochthonous Nerello Mascalese from over 100 years old (root true) vines starts with a sparkling ruby garnet and continues with an enchanting raspberry aroma, followed by fine spicy notes (ginger, pimento, clove). Compact, dense, full fruity, tannic on the palate, always very elegant and smooth. Traces of salt and flint in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Love the rich aromas of dried fruits (like dried strawberries). Hints of cedar and sandalwood as well. Full-bodied, layered and tannic with fantastic depth and intensity. Needs two or three years to soften. Beautiful wine. From vines planted on Etna hillsides 80 to 100 years ago!" James Suckling

"A firm, tightly knit red, showing good density to the ripe black cherry and raspberry fruit, dried fig flavors and ashy mineral details. Fresh and fragrant, with violet and spice box notes. This should open nicely with air or cellaring." Wine Spectator

"Here is one of my favorite Etna overachievers. The 2013 Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli was born in a more-challenging vintage here on the volcano, but it sails smoothly through any possible weakness. This is a magnificent expression from Southern Italy. The wine has the mild consistency and light garnet color of a Burgundian Pinot Noir. But the bouquet is anything but understated. It delivers powerful aromas of wild berry, balsam herb, licorice and those distinctive touches of volcano ash. In the mouth, the wine shows smooth and long silkiness. This is a magnificent red wine from Etna." Robert Parker

This single-varietal, authochtonous Nerello Mascalese from vines that are more than 100 years old (with real roots) starts with a sparkling ruby-garnet colour and follows up impressively with a ravishing raspberry aroma, followed by fine spicy notes (ginger, allspice, clove). Compact, dense, full-fruited, tannic on the palate, yet always highly elegant and supple. Traces of salt and flint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with garnet accent. Multi-layered nose of dried currant, rosehip, lots of herbal spice, juniper, sea buckthorn, delicate malt coffee in the background. Stretches out a juicy dress, with lots of present fruit, fine tannin, compact and with a straight structure, noble pressure until the end, keeps coming in the finish." Falstaff

"Layers of smoke, ash, crushed walnuts and cranberries on the nose. It's medium-to full-bodied with sleek, tight tannins. Lots of ripe and dried red fruit on the palate with citrus peel and tobacco, too. Precise and tight finish. Lots of old-vine magic here." James Suckling

"This is the top red wine made by Pietradolce, and its striking black label is meant to underline its importance in the estate portfolio. The 2017 Etna Rosso Barbagalli offers a pretty garnet color and a lean to mid-weight approach. Made with fruit from pre-phylloxera vines from one of the highest elevation vineyards in the appellation (at 950 meters above sea level), this is always a study in elegance, and the integrity of the fruit transcends most problematic vintage variations thanks to the hearty resilience of the vines and their extended root systems. This wine shows composure and equilibrium with an incredibly glossy or silky quality of fruit with berry, smoke, tar and campfire ash. That old-vine concentration and power (with 15% alcohol) also comes through clearly. Only 2,500 bottles were released." Robert Parker

This single-varietal, authochtonous Nerello Mascalese from vines that are more than 100 years old (with real roots) starts with a sparkling ruby-garnet colour and follows up impressively with a ravishing raspberry aroma, followed by fine spicy notes (ginger, allspice, clove). Compact, dense, full-fruited, tannic on the palate, yet always highly elegant and supple. Traces of salt and flint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright ruby with garnet accent. Multi-layered nose of dried currant, rosehip, lots of herbal spice, juniper, sea buckthorn, delicate malt coffee in the background. Stretches out a juicy dress, with lots of present fruit, fine tannin, compact and with a straight structure, noble pressure until the end, keeps coming in the finish." Falstaff

"Layers of smoke, ash, crushed walnuts and cranberries on the nose. It's medium-to full-bodied with sleek, tight tannins. Lots of ripe and dried red fruit on the palate with citrus peel and tobacco, too. Precise and tight finish. Lots of old-vine magic here." James Suckling

"This is the top red wine made by Pietradolce, and its striking black label is meant to underline its importance in the estate portfolio. The 2017 Etna Rosso Barbagalli offers a pretty garnet color and a lean to mid-weight approach. Made with fruit from pre-phylloxera vines from one of the highest elevation vineyards in the appellation (at 950 meters above sea level), this is always a study in elegance, and the integrity of the fruit transcends most problematic vintage variations thanks to the hearty resilience of the vines and their extended root systems. This wine shows composure and equilibrium with an incredibly glossy or silky quality of fruit with berry, smoke, tar and campfire ash. That old-vine concentration and power (with 15% alcohol) also comes through clearly. Only 2,500 bottles were released." Robert Parker

The Carricante grapes of this extremely rare Etna Bianco come from phylloxera-resistant (pre-phylloxera) vines of a single vineyard of the Etna eastern slope from 800m altitude. Only one oak barrel is filled each year, resulting in less than 2,000 bottles per vintage.

Rich golden yellow with amber accents. Complex and well-structured aroma of herbs, yellow fruits and flint. In the taste an indescribable depth with a salty note, fresh fruit and a mineral persistence. Firm and precise on the final, the tension is perfectly wrought and the long-lasting impression is unique! SUPERIORE.DE