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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Pasta al pomodoro siciliano Bright cherry acidity mirrors sun-dried Sicilian tomato sweetness.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
- Grilled chicken with herbs Light to medium body and herb notes pair naturally with grilled poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil The wine's freshness and light body match the casual simplicity of bruschetta.More wines for vegetables and salads →
With cheese
How to serve Pietradolce Etna Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al pomodoro siciliano, Grilled chicken with herbs, Bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The entry-level Pietradolce Etna Rosso was introduced alongside the estate's founding in 2005, providing an approachable Nerello Mascalese expression from blended north-slope holdings before the single-vineyard range was established.
- 2005First Pietradolce Etna Rosso vintage alongside the estate launch
Facts
- Producer
- Pietradolce · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%)
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €20-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Pietradolce Etna Rosso
What does Pietradolce Etna Rosso taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a clean, mineral, medium length finish. Pietradolce's entry Etna Rosso: approachable, herb-scented Nerello Mascalese with cherry brightness and Etna's characteristic saline mineral finish.
When should I drink Pietradolce Etna Rosso?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pietradolce Etna Rosso?
Pasta al pomodoro siciliano is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled chicken with herbs and Bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil. Bright cherry acidity mirrors sun-dried Sicilian tomato sweetness.
What grapes are in Pietradolce Etna Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%). The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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