Pietradolce Archineri Etna Bianco

In the glass

Aroma: citrus zest, green herbs, white stone fruit, volcanic chalk

Palate: lemon, apple, saline mineral, chalky texture

Archineri is Pietradolce's benchmark Etna Bianco Superiore: pure Carricante of nervy mineral tension, citrus brightness and the chalky volcanic finesse that defines Milo-area white wines.

What it pairs with

• Grilled sea bream with lemon and caper
  The mineral purity and bright citrus notes bridge the clean flavours of sea bream.
• Raw scampi with Sicilian olive oil
  Saline character mirrors the oceanic sweetness; bright acidity highlights the olive oil.
• Fresh cheese and herb crostini
  Light herbaceous notes complement the fresh cheese; acidity keeps the combination clean.

History

Michele Faro planted Carricante on the east slope in the Archineri contrada when establishing Pietradolce in 2005, aiming to produce a benchmark Etna Bianco Superiore comparable to Benanti's Pietramarina. The wine is named for the contrada and has established itself among the finest white wines produced on the volcano.

1. 2005 — First Archineri Etna Bianco Superiore vintage
2. 2016 — Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso for the 2014 vintage

Facts

Producer

Pietradolce

Grapes

Carricante

Classification

Etna Bianco Superiore DOC

Oak

Stainless steel; 6 months on fine lees

ABV

13.0%

Price

€35-55 at retail

Drinking window

4-14 from vintage

First vintage

2005

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