Pietradolce Archineri Etna Bianco Pre-Phylloxera 2022

Carricante from pre-phylloxera vines aged 130 to 150 years, in Milo, at 850 metres
White wine from the eastern slopes of Etna, grown on ungrafted vines, hand-harvested and aged in stainless steel.

Overview

Archineri comes from Milo, on the eastern slopes of Etna, where pre-phylloxera Carricante vines grown on ungrafted roots, aged 130 to 150 years, still thrive. They are situated at an altitude of 850 metres, on sandy soils rich in volcanic rock, and trained using the alberello method.

The Producer

On the slopes of Europe's largest active volcano, Michele Faro found the ideal place to continue his family's long-standing winemaking tradition. Founded in 2005, Pietradolce quickly became one of Etna's leading names, producing wines that combine elegance, depth and an unmistakable volcanic character. The vineyards are farmed organically and planted exclusively with native varieties, many of which are centuries old and pre-phylloxera, in the volcano's finest contrade.

Terroir

• Designation: Etna Bianco DOC
• Area: Milo, eastern slopes of Etna
• Vineyard: Archineri
• Altitude: 850 metres
• Soil: sandy and rich in volcanic rock
• Vines: pre-phylloxera, aged 130 to 150 years, trained using the alberello method

Variety

• 100% Carricante

Vinification and Aging

• Harvest: by hand, in the second decade of October
• Pressing: gentle
• Aging: in stainless steel

Food Pairings

Excellent with:

• oysters and shellfish
• grilled white fish
• pasta with lemon and olive oil
• dishes with white truffles

Technical Sheet

Producer: Pietradolce
Wine: Archineri Etna Bianco Pre-Phylloxera
Vintage: 2022
Designation: Etna Bianco DOC
Region: Sicily, Italy
Variety: 100% Carricante
Vineyard: Archineri, Milo
Altitude: 850 m
Vine age: 130 to 150 years (pre-phylloxera)
Viticulture: organic
Aging: stainless steel
Alcohol: 13% vol.