Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso Pre-Phylloxera 2018
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Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso Pre-Phylloxera 2018
Producer: Pietradolce
Region: Sicily – Etna, Italy
Appellation: Etna Rosso DOC
Grape: 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 volcanic origin
Farming: Organic
Vinification & Aging:
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Manual harvest with strict cluster selection from one of Etna’s oldest vineyards
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Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts
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Aged for 14 months in French oak tonneaux
Description
From century-old, pre-phylloxera vines planted in the volcanic soils of Mount Etna’s eastern slope, the Archineri Etna Rosso 2018 is a wine of purity, structure and volcanic depth. Crafted by Pietradolce, one of the leading estates on Etna, this wine is a benchmark for the finesse and precision that Nerello Mascalese can achieve at high altitude.
The 2018 vintage reveals black cherry, dried herbs, volcanic earth and subtle spices, all wrapped in a framework of fine tannins and vivid acidity. There is a weightless clarity to the wine — it is ethereal and grounded at once, with a long finish and clear potential for aging.
94 points – Wine & Spirits
Suggested Pairings
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Roasted lamb with rosemary
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Wild mushroom risotto
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Grilled octopus with smoked pepper
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Aged sheep’s milk cheeses