Pietradolce

Etna Rosato von Pietradolce erregt nicht nur mit seiner zart-glänzenden Farbe Aufmerksamkeit, das zarte Rosen-Bouquet betört und der Geschmack überzeugt letztendlich mit lebhaften Aromen von Pfirsich, Cranberry und Grapefruit, elegante Mineraltöne begleiten den Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is really beautiful with sliced peaches and hints of cream and strawberries. Medium body, bright acidity and a clean finish." James Suckling

"Showing a pale pink color, the 2017 Etna Rosato is a true beauty. The bouquet virtually flutters with delicate tones of pink rose and lilac, followed by wild raspberry and red currant. The finish is reductive (the wine is made in stainless steel vats), tonic, pristine and salty in flavor. This is definitely my kind of Rosato. Some 8,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Pietradolce Rosso erinnert in seiner Beschaffenheit an einen eleganten Roten aus Burgund. Leichte, aromatische Töne von Kirsche, Zigarrentabak und Zedernholz, mittelgewichtig und gut proportioniert am Gaumen, schmackhafte Frucht, ausgewogen und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"A fresh and delicate nerello mascalese with bright acidity, dried orange peel and hints of dark berries, following through to a medium body, fine tannins and a clean and vivid finish." James Suckling

Vorzüglich der mineralische Archineri aus der antiken Carricante-Rebe. Mit großer Klarheit zeigt er sein typisches Aromaprofil von Apfel, Banane. Pfirsich und Zitrusfrucht. Faszinierend dicht am Gaumen mit samtiger Textur, einer Ahnung von Kreide und langem mineralisch-komplexen Nachhall. Pre-Phylloxera = von wurzelechten Reben! SUPERIORE.DE

"Aromas of Mediterranean brush, yellow apple, crushed rock and juicy citrus flow over to the bright savory palate along with pear and savory mineral notes. Bright acidity imparts a refreshing finish." Wine Enthusiast

"The 2017 Etna Bianco Archineri shows a mild and subtle bouquet with distant tones of crushed mineral followed by dried citrus, white apricot and dried sage. That subtle personality grows with time, and the wine needs a little extra time to open. It goes from citrus and grapefruit to crushed stone, yellow rose and honeysuckle. The finish is lean but zesty and crisp. Old vines are used to make this wine, some as old as 130 years old. Only 3,000 bottles were produced." Robert Parker

"Quite a subtle Etna white, and all the more appealing because of that. The nose suggest white stones, blossoms, lime and freshly squeezed lemons. The palate shows real focus and intensity, which isn’t that common in 2017. Medium to full body, bright acidity and a medium-long finish. 100% carricante." James Suckling

Charaktervoll und elegant präsentiert sich der rote Archineri aus Nerello Mascalese-Trauben. Sehr raffiniertes Bouquet von Johannis- und Waldbeeren, dazu ein Hauch von Heckenrosen und ätherischen Aromen. Sehr exquisit, schmackhaft und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale ruby. Perfumed deep cherry nose with iron hints. Supple and transparent and with shy, brooding fruit. The most elegant of Pietradolce’s 2016 offering. Very long and precise and with plenty of fine tannins." Jancis Robinson

"The 2016 Etna Rosso Archineri is made with fruit from pre-phylloxera vines aged up to 90 years old. This is a finessed and nuanced expression from a vintage that threw a few curve balls to vintners on Etna where the climate and temperatures can change at the drop of a dime. The finish is shorter compared to vintages of the recent past, but this mid-weight red is very articulate in terms of its aromatic offerings. It shows small-berry aromas with lilac, spice and wild blueberry. Some 7,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"Extremely aromatic red with dried flowers, cream, citrus and plums. Hint of pumice, too. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. So drinkable now, but better in 2020." James Suckling

Contrada Rampante mit fein gewirktem Bouquet aus dunkelroten Kirschen, Blumen, Minze und Lakritz. Am Gaumen frisch und lebendig, mit einer einprägsamen Mischung aus ätherischer Süße, filigraner Säure und interessanter Salznote. Ein kontemplativer Tropfen, der ein gewisses Maß an Erfahrung und Geduld verlangt, um sich vollends entdecken zu lassen. Pre-Phylloxera = von wurzelechten Rebstöcken! SUPERIORE.DE

"Funkelndes, aufhellendes Granatrot. Intensive und feine Nase, zeigt Noten nach Himbeere, Sanddorn und roten Orangen. Sehr klar und geradlinig in Ansatz und Verlauf, zeigt frische Frucht, öffnet sich mit kernigem Tannin, das sich Schicht für Schicht öffnet, satter mineralischer Druck im Finale." Falstaff

"A bright and fruity red with sliced-plum, strawberry and lemon aromas and flavors. Medium body, a solid core of fruit and a lively and intense finish. An energy to this wine." James Suckling

Contrada Rampante mit fein gewirktem Bouquet aus dunkelroten Kirschen, Blumen, Minze und Lakritz. Am Gaumen frisch und lebendig, mit einer einprägsamen Mischung aus ätherischer Süße, filigraner Säure und interessanter Salznote. Ein kontemplativer Tropfen, der ein gewisses Maß an Erfahrung und Geduld verlangt, um sich vollends entdecken zu lassen. Pre-Phylloxera = von wurzelechten Rebstöcken! SUPERIORE.DE

"A heady nose of treacle, Christmas pudding, lots of red fruit such as red cherries, dried rose petals, stems and tar. An extremely decadent palate, but one that is savory and juicy with some driven acidity and a long finish. The fresh fruit keeps it all together, though this could do with some time." James Suckling

Contrada Rampante mit fein gewirktem Bouquet aus dunkelroten Kirschen, Blumen, Minze und Lakritz. Am Gaumen frisch und lebendig, mit einer einprägsamen Mischung aus ätherischer Süße, filigraner Säure und interessanter Salznote. Ein kontemplativer Tropfen, der ein gewisses Maß an Erfahrung und Geduld verlangt, um sich vollends entdecken zu lassen. Pre-Phylloxera = von wurzelechten Rebstöcken! SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale ruby. Distinct, heady cherry nose. Supple and elegant yet intensely flavoured and with fine, long tannins. Perfumed, long, sweet cherry finish." Jancis Robinson

"Citrus peel acidity enlivens the dried cherry and cranberry fruit flavors of this balanced, medium-bodied red, underscored by a rich vein of tarry mineral and wild herb notes. Creamy tannins firm the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante shows girth and power to the mid-palate. This is a dense and fleshed-out red wine from Etna made with fruit from 90-year-old vines. However, like other expressions from this vintage, I found there to be a lot of immediate intensity up front, with less persistence and fiber in the long run. This seems to be a shared characteristic of 2016. Some 5,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Contrada Rampante mit fein gewirktem Bouquet aus dunkelroten Kirschen, Blumen, Minze und Lakritz. Am Gaumen frisch und lebendig, mit einer einprägsamen Mischung aus ätherischer Süße, filigraner Säure und interessanter Salznote. Ein kontemplativer Tropfen, der ein gewisses Maß an Erfahrung und Geduld verlangt, um sich vollends entdecken zu lassen. Pre-Phylloxera = von wurzelechten Rebstöcken! SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale ruby. Distinct, heady cherry nose. Supple and elegant yet intensely flavoured and with fine, long tannins. Perfumed, long, sweet cherry finish." Jancis Robinson

"Citrus peel acidity enlivens the dried cherry and cranberry fruit flavors of this balanced, medium-bodied red, underscored by a rich vein of tarry mineral and wild herb notes. Creamy tannins firm the lingering finish." Wine Spectator

"The 2016 Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante shows girth and power to the mid-palate. This is a dense and fleshed-out red wine from Etna made with fruit from 90-year-old vines. However, like other expressions from this vintage, I found there to be a lot of immediate intensity up front, with less persistence and fiber in the long run. This seems to be a shared characteristic of 2016. Some 5,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

Charaktervoll und elegant präsentiert sich der rote Archineri aus Nerello Mascalese-Trauben. Sehr raffiniertes Bouquet von Johannis- und Waldbeeren, dazu ein Hauch von Heckenrosen und ätherischen Aromen. Sehr exquisit, schmackhaft und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pale ruby. Perfumed deep cherry nose with iron hints. Supple and transparent and with shy, brooding fruit. The most elegant of Pietradolce’s 2016 offering. Very long and precise and with plenty of fine tannins." Jancis Robinson

"The 2016 Etna Rosso Archineri is made with fruit from pre-phylloxera vines aged up to 90 years old. This is a finessed and nuanced expression from a vintage that threw a few curve balls to vintners on Etna where the climate and temperatures can change at the drop of a dime. The finish is shorter compared to vintages of the recent past, but this mid-weight red is very articulate in terms of its aromatic offerings. It shows small-berry aromas with lilac, spice and wild blueberry. Some 7,000 bottles were made." Robert Parker

"Extremely aromatic red with dried flowers, cream, citrus and plums. Hint of pumice, too. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a delicious finish. So drinkable now, but better in 2020." James Suckling

Der reinsortige, authochtone Nerello Mascalese von über 100 Jahre alten (wurzelechten) Rebstöcken startet in funkelndem Rubingranat und legt mit hinreißendem Himbeeraroma, dem feinen Gewürznoten (Ingwer, Piment, Nelke) folgen, eindrucksvoll nach. Kompakt, dicht, vollfruchtig, tanninig am Gaumen, dabei immer höchst elegant und geschmeidig. Spuren von Salz und Feuerstein im Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"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

Der reinsortige, authochtone Nerello Mascalese von über 100 Jahre alten (wurzelechten) Rebstöcken startet in funkelndem Rubingranat und legt mit hinreißendem Himbeeraroma, dem feinen Gewürznoten (Ingwer, Piment, Nelke) folgen, eindrucksvoll nach. Kompakt, dicht, vollfruchtig, tanninig am Gaumen, dabei immer höchst elegant und geschmeidig. Spuren von Salz und Feuerstein im Abgang. 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