Pietradolce Archineri Etna Rosso DOC 2013
94 points JS, 93 points RP
It is characterized by a mixed fruity to smoky taste. It closes with the touch of bitterness, from century-old vineyard and the vineyard of fifty, masculine and tough. Ruby color transparent; opening emits smells of wild rose, cardamom and peony, then known iron, china, wet earth, humus and macerated red flowers. In the mouth the acidity dominates, with tannins evolving.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2013
Varietal
100% Nerello Mascarello
Appellation
Etna Rosso DOC
Vineyard Designation
Solicchiata, north part of Mount Etna
Aging
3 months in French, Fine,grain oak barrels.
Fermentation
Fermentation takes pIace in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks 15 – 18 days of maceration.
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Serving temperature: 59-65 °F
Winemaker Notes
Pietradolce was born in 2005, and has its place in Solicchiata, hamlet of Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), on the northern slopes of Etna. The company covers 11 hectares between 600 and 900 meters above sea level and is divided into three plots, two that fall in the district "Prancing" and one in the district "Zottorinoto".
Food Pairing Notes
Etna Rossos are versatile with food.Poultry, pork, tuna should go well with it as well as a variety of pastas. Try it with Bucatini al Tonno (with Tuna)!