Pietradolce Etna Rosso DOC, Contrada Rampante, 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
Rampante Etna Rosso, produced from Nerello Mascalese grapes, is a wine obtained from a small pre-phylloxera plot located in the Contrada Rampante at 850 meters above sea level. This vineyard, grown on sandy-loam soils rich in volcanic rock, benefits from a unique microclimate, thanks to its perfect exposure to sunlight.
Vinification
The harvest takes place in the second half of October. The crushing and destemming is followed by a maceration of approximately 18 days in raw cement tulip tanks. The 14-month aging in oak barrels is followed by maturation in the bottle.
Tasting Notes
On the nose, this wine reveals rich fruity, and toasted notes, anticipating a full, warm, and enveloping mouthfeel.