Pietradolce
Etna Rosso 2024
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | Aged for 3 months in fine-grained French oak tonneaux with light toasting; natural malolactic fermentation. |
- Grape variety and designation: Etna Rosso DOC 2024 made exclusively from Nerello Mascalese
- Volcanic terroir: Vineyards located at 600 metres in Solicchiata, on sandy soils rich in volcanic stones
- Vinification: 18-day maceration, spontaneous malolactic fermentation, gentle pressing
- Ageing: Matured for 3 months in fine-grained, lightly toasted French oak barrels
- Profile and pairings: Notes of pomegranate, iris and pink pepper; suitable for meat dishes and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Etna Rosso by Pietradolce is a still red wine that expresses the soul of the Sicilian territory through Nerello Mascalese grapes. This interpretation of Etna presents itself with a transparent, bright ruby red colour. The bouquet reveals clear aromas of pomegranate, iris and pink pepper. On the palate, it is distinctly fruity, characterised by a solid tannic structure and a persistent finish, ideal for accompanying charcuterie boards and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Solicchiata, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slope of Etna. Pietradolce's vineyards are cultivated using the bush and espalier training systems at six hundred metres above sea level, surrounded by a landscape enriched with broom and birch trees. The sandy loam soil, with a significant presence of rocky fragments and volcanic stones, gives the vines a distinctive territorial character, linked to the expressive power of the volcano.
How it is produced
Production begins in mid-October with the manual harvest. This is followed by an eighteen-day maceration on the skins, gentle pressing and natural malolactic fermentation. Ageing continues for three months in fine-grained, lightly toasted French oak barrels, to integrate the tannins while preserving the fruit's fragrance. Decanting for an hour and serving at a cool temperature is recommended, enhancing an excellent ageing potential ranging from five to ten years.
History and Curiosities
Born in Solicchiata, on the northern slope of Etna, among broom bushes and lava stones, this fascinating Etna Rosso DOC encapsulates the volcano’s most authentic soul. The prized Nerello Mascalese grapes, grown at 600 metres above sea level and hand-picked, are expertly vinified under the guidance of Carlo Ferrini. Three months of ageing in French oak tonneaux bestows extraordinary elegance upon its aromatic profile. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this radiant Sicilian interpretation envelops the palate with intense fruity notes, a noble tannic structure, and a warm, lingering finish.
Awards
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2024
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2024
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2024
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2007
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 88.000
- Hectares: 35
The earth is the starting point to which we always return. Every year, the life cycle of our vineyards begins with spring and ends with the harvest: a virtuous circle that has always been repeated, following the same gestures of the past. We are one with our land: the Pietradolce vineyards stand out against the volcano, in perfect symbiosis with the broom, birches and lava stones. Read more
| Name | Pietradolce Etna Rosso 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Pietradolce |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Solicchiata, on the northern slope of Etna, among broom bushes and lava stones, this fascinating Etna Rosso DOC encapsulates the volcano’s most authentic soul. The prized Nerello Mascalese grapes, grown at 600 metres above sea level and hand-picked, are expertly vinified under the guidance of Carlo Ferrini. Three months of ageing in French oak tonneaux bestows extraordinary elegance upon its aromatic profile. Awarded 93 points by James Suckling, this radiant Sicilian interpretation envelops the palate with intense fruity notes, a noble tannic structure, and a warm, lingering finish. |
| Origin | Solicchiata, Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) |
| Soil composition | Sandy loam with an abundant presence of rock fragments (skeleton) |
| Cultivation system | Bush and espalier |
| Harvest | Second decade of October (mid-October), manual harvest |
| Production technique | Maceration in contact with the skins for 18 days; gentle pressing; natural malolactic fermentation; ageing for 3 months in fine-grained French oak tonneaux with light toasting |
| Wine making | Maceration in contact with the skins for 18 days; gentle pressing; natural malolactic fermentation; ageing for 3 months in fine-grained French oak tonneaux with light toasting. |
| Aging | Aged for 3 months in fine-grained French oak tonneaux with light toasting; natural malolactic fermentation. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |