Pietradolce Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso Pre-Phylloxera 2018

Pietradolce Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso Pre-Phylloxera 2018

Producer: Pietradolce
Region: Sicily – Etna, Italy
Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC
Grape: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Vineyard: Contrada Rampante
Vine Age: 80–90 years (pre-phylloxera)
Training System: Alberello
Altitude: 850 meters
Exposure: Northern slopes of Mount Etna
Soil: Sandy and stony volcanic origin
Farming: Organic

Vinification & Aging:

• Manual harvest with rigorous cluster selection

• Native yeast fermentation and maceration in cement tanks

• Aged for 14 months in French oak tonneaux

Description

Contrada Rampante is one of Etna’s most revered crus — a volcanic enclave of noble heritage. Here, pre-phylloxera Nerello Mascalese vines, aged 80 to 90 years and trained in the traditional alberello method, are rooted in deep, mineral-rich soils at 850 meters altitude.

The 2018 vintage is a pure and layered interpretation of this unique site. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in cement tanks and aged in French oak tonneaux, it reveals precision and depth: aromas of ripe red berries, wild herbs and earthy volcanic tones unfold in seamless harmony.

On the palate, it is vibrant and firmly structured, with sculpted tannins and electric acidity. A wine of altitude and gravitas — elegant, age-worthy, and profoundly expressive of Etna’s northern slope.

Suggested Pairings

• Roasted game meats

• Braised pork cheeks

• Tagliatelle with mushroom ragù

• Aged hard cheeses like Pecorino