Archineri Etna Rosso DOC
100% Nerello Mascalese. Ripe and fruity on the nose, with distinct spicy and balsamic nuances. On the palate, it shows excellent volume, depth, and structure, plus a great mouthfeel and simultaneous finesse; clean, consistent, and persistent finish.
“At the heart of our philosophy is a love for our land which is equalled by the respect with which we treat it. Pietradolce is a boutique winery that works in traditional ways, using mostly pre-Phylloxera vineyards at 900 meters (about 3,000 feet) above sea level on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.”
Wine exported to
Canada, USA, Singapore, Australia, Turks and Caicos
Most recent awards
- 2020 | Kerin O'Keefe94
- 2020 | Wine Enthusiast93
- 2021 | James Suckling93
- 2020 | Vinous93
- 2020 | Decanter93
- 2020 | Gambero Rossotre bicchieri
- 2017 | Wine Advocate93
- 2016 | Wine Spectator90
Grape Varieties:
100% Nerello Mascalese
Fermentation container:
Concrete tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
8 days
Type of yeast:
Cultivated
Fermentation temperature:
22-28 °C (71.6-82.4 °F)
Maceration technique:
Traditional
Length of maceration:
18 days
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Oak barrels
Container size:
700 Lt
Container age:
2-6 years old
Type of oak:
French, fine-grained, light toast
Bottling period:
June
Aging before bottling:
14 months
Aging in bottle:
3 months
Closure:
Natural Cork
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard name:
Archineri
Vineyard location:
Solicchiata, Mount Etna, Sicily
Vineyard size:
2 hectares (5 acres)
Soil composition:
Volcanic, stony, sandy loam
Vine training:
Alberello
Altitude:
850 meters (2,788 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
9,000 plants per hectare
Yield:
25-30 q.li/Ha
Exposure:
Northern
Years planted:
1929, 1939
Age of vines:
Pre-Phylloxera 80-90 years old
Time of harvest:
Mid-October
First vintage of this wine:
2007
Total yearly production (in bottles):
8,000
Tasting notes:
Lush and fruity on the nose, with distinct spicy and balsamic nuances; on the palate, excellent volume, depth and structure, great mouthfeel and finesse; clean, consistent and lengthy finish.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 16-18 °C (60.8-64.4 °F).
Food pairings:
A wonderful match for Pasta alla Norma (pasta with tomato, eggplant and ricotta salata) and red meat.
Aging potential:
Up to 15 years
Alcohol:
Alc. Cont. by Vol.: 14%
Winemaker:
Michele and Mario Faro
