Pietradolce Etna Rosso DOC, 750ml, Sicily, Italy

The Estate
Pietradolce is a story of historical and family traditions, with its roots on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Solicchiata, a hamlet a few kilometres from Castiglione di Sicilia. The estate is a unique expression of passion and visceral attachment to the land, the crucial values of our company philosophy.
Our vineyards extend for 30 hectares on the northern slopes of Mount Etna between the Contrade Rampante, Zottorinoto, Santo Spirito and Feudo di Mezzo, at an altitude of between 650 and 950 meters above sea level. A further 2 hectares are on the eastern slopes of Mount Etna, in Contrada Caselle in the municipality of Milo at 850 meters above sea level.
The Wine
Pietradolce Etna Rosso is a wine obtained only from Nerello Mascalese grapes, grown between 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. The manual harvest takes place during the first half of October. The vinification involves, after crushing and destemming, a maceration of approximately 18 days, followed by three months in oak barrels.
Vinification
Grapes are harvested by hand, left to macerate on the skins for 14 days, soft pressed.
Tasting Notes
Fragrant fruity and floral notes anticipate a full and elegant mouth.