COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Nerello Mascalese
PRODUCER
Pietradolce
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pietradolce was founded in 2005 by the Faro family on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. The 'Archineri' Etna Rosso is a flagship expression sourced from pre-phylloxera, ungrafted bush vines averaging 90 years of age in the prestigious Contrada Rampante. Situated at 850 meters above sea level, these ancient vines thrive in barren, sandy loam soils rich in volcanic rock and weathered lava. The name 'Archineri' translates to 'black arches,' paying homage to the historic lava stone terracing that characterizes this dramatic, high-altitude volcanic landscape.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€39
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced from rare pre-phylloxera, ungrafted Nerello Mascalese vines that are over 90 years old.
Fact 02
The name 'Archineri' means 'black arches,' referring to the ancient volcanic stone terraces of Mount Etna.
Fact 03
Fermented in custom tulip-shaped raw cement tanks before aging in French oak tonneaux.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested in the second half of October, followed by destemming and soft crushing. Spontaneous fermentation is carried out using native yeasts in raw cement tulip-shaped tanks, with maceration lasting approximately 18 days. The wine is then aged for 14 months in fine-grained, lightly toasted French oak tonneaux. To preserve its natural character and volcanic expression, the wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined.
