In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryClean, Mineral, Medium Length finish

What it pairs with

  • Pasta al pomodoro siciliano
    Bright cherry acidity mirrors sun-dried Sicilian tomato sweetness.
  • Grilled chicken with herbs
    Light to medium body and herb notes pair naturally with grilled poultry.
  • Bruschetta with fresh tomato and basil
    The wine's freshness and light body match the casual simplicity of bruschetta.

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.

  1. 2005 — First Pietradolce Etna Rosso vintage alongside the estate launch

Facts

Producer
Pietradolce
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

Tags

dry high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood rustic nerello cappuccio nerello mascalese occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with pasta red sauce pairs with poultry pairs with vegetable forward price trade up still red value pick
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