Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso Pre-Phylloxera 2020
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- We send it to the whole of Europe
The slopes of the highest active volcano in Western Europe preserve precious century-old vineyards, contested since the 1990s by stubborn locals and ambitious foreigners alike, drawn by the explosive combination of finesse and minerality found in these wines. Few producers, however, achieve the highest level of excellence and marked typicity of this now-fashionable region, such as Pietradolce of Michele Faro, from an old family of Etna farmers. Organic farming, exclusively indigenous grape varieties from centenary vines in the finest contrade, and precise winemaking inspired by ancestral techniques.
Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso Pre-Phylloxera 2020
Producer: Pietradolce
Region: Sicily – Etna
Country: Italy
Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC
Grape variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Vineyard: Archineri
Vine age: Over 100 years (pre-phylloxera)
Training system: Alberello
Altitude: 850 meters
Exposure: Eastern slope of Mount Etna
Soil: Sandy and stony, of volcanic origin
Vinification & Aging
Hand-harvested grapes with rigorous bunch selection from one of Etna’s oldest vineyards.
Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Aged for 14 months in French oak tonneaux.
Description
Produced from centenary, ungrafted vines planted on the slopes of Mount Etna, this Etna Rosso is a true expression of purity and depth. Nerello Mascalese reveals itself here with elegance and structure, in a mineral-driven profile, with notes of black cherry, dried herbs, volcanic earth, and gentle spices. An ethereal and precise wine, with fine tannins and vibrant acidity, promising long aging potential.
Suggested Pairings
– Roast lamb with rosemary
– Wild mushroom risotto
– Grilled octopus with smoked paprika
– Aged sheep’s milk cheeses