“Pietradolce” Rosso Etna DOC 2023

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

19222523 · 0,75 l · 30,67 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

Solicchiata, northern slope of Mount Etna, 800 metres. The Faro family has dug deep into the volcano here since 2005 – literally, because the sandy soils of weathered lava rock allow roots to travel far. 100% Nerello Mascalese, Alberello, vines between 50 and 65 years old. Hand-picked, two weeks of maceration, three months in fine-grained oak barrels. Not a wood wine – a volcanic wine. Brilliant ruby red colour in the glass. The nose opens dark and complex: boysenberry, crushed black cherry, wild flowers, ash, a hint of rosemary and thyme, pink pepper. Silky and medium-bodied on the palate – juicy acidity, fine tannins, a persistent mineral flavour. The finish is long and tense, with a tart cherry flavour that lingers. Not an easy entry-level wine, but a beautiful red with substance and good potential. 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