2022 Etna Rosso

Tasting notes:

Sourced from vines at 700 and 800 meters above sea level on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, in Solicchiata. The soils are sandy-loam, with abundant volcanic rock. Aged for three months in oak barrels. Fragrant with aromas of strawberry and notes of earth and spice. Medium-bodied and delicate on the palate with grippy tannins and a lovely acidity.

Producer description:

Founded in 2005, Pietradolce is a recent winery however, they own one of the largest collections of Mt Etna’s pre-phylloxera vines which are up to 120 years old. The estate spreads across 30 hectares of wines at an altitude between 650m and 950m. Owner Michele Faro and winemaker Giuseppe Parlavecchio focus exclusively on growing local varieties Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, to produce a range of pure, terroir-driven wines.