“Pietradolce” Rosso Etna DOC 2023 · MAGNUM in OWC

Pietradolce | Sicily
Flora Faro s.s. di Michele e Mario Faro | SP 117 N. 56 | IT 95018 Riposto

19222623 · 1,5 l · 44,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shipping5 units available

The youngest Nerello vines here are rooted in old volcanic soil: Pietradolce Rosso comes from plots in Solicchiata on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, around 600 metres above sea level. The terroir, a mixture of ash, basalt and sand, gives the wine a precise structure and striking minerality. Clear ruby red in colour with light reflections. Fragrant on the nose and typical of young Nerello Mascalese: Sour cherry, redcurrant, some blood orange and a hint of violet. Lean, fresh and taut on the palate with lively acidity and grippy tannins that blend harmoniously with the juicy fruit. The finish is straightforward, spicy and characterised by a fine mineral salinity. An authentic Etna Rosso with a clear signature – accessible and direct, but anything but arbitrary. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright, medium ruby red colour with a slightly brightening rim. Redcurrants, Mediterranean herbs and hints of flint and orange zest on the nose. Elegant and finely structured on the palate with lively acidity and well-integrated, fine tannins, with a long final of herbal spice." Falstaff

"The Pietradolce 2023 Etna Rosso has an easy-going personality that hints at freshness and primary fruit. The winemaking is simple, with fermentation in steel and a very short three-month ageing in French oak. The oak contributes to the overall integration of the wine and is otherwise virtually invisible. The bouquet shows dark cherry, cassis, plum and smoky volcanic ash." Wine Advocate

"The 2023 Etna Rosso Pietradolce is a dark and brooding wine with hints of floral undergrowth and ashy stone that fade into crushed black cherries. The palate is silky smooth, with ripe wild berries and a collage of sweet spices accompanied by juicy acidity. The 2023 leaves a lush primary concentration and a hint of tart blackberry as it finishes with tension." Vinous