COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Nerello Mascalese
PRODUCER
Pietradolce
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Pietradolce Etna Rosso 2022 is a red wine from the Etna DOC appellation in Sicily, produced by Pietradolce. It is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grapes grown at high altitudes on the volcanic northern slopes of Mount Etna. The winery's name, 'sweet stone,' reflects the mineral-rich volcanic soil. Founded in 2007, Pietradolce is guided by winemaker Carlo Ferrini and emphasizes a connection to its unique terroir.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines average 100 years old, some pre-phylloxera.
Fact 02
Grown at altitudes between 700-800 meters.
Fact 03
Nerello Mascalese is often compared to Pinot Noir.
Fact 04
Pietradolce means 'sweet stone' in Italian.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pietradolce Etna Rosso 2022 is produced using hand-harvested Nerello Mascalese grapes. Fermentation occurs in concrete tanks for eight days with cultivated yeast at temperatures between 22-28°C, followed by 18 days of traditional maceration. The wine then undergoes natural malolactic fermentation. It is aged for three months in 700-liter French oak barrels (2-6 years old, light toast) and an additional three months in bottle before release.
