Rosato DOC
100% Nerello Mascalese. Pietradolce Etna Rosato DOC is soft pink and shows lovely fruit, distinctive acidity, and the typical minerality of Etna wines.
“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 above sea level on the northern slopes of Mount Etna.”
Wine exported to
Canada, USA, Singapore, Australia, Turks and Caicos
Most recent awards
- 2023 | Kerin O'Keefe93
- 2023 | Vinous90
- 2022 | Wine Enthusiast91
- 2021 | James Suckling92
- 2020 | Wine & Spirits92
- 2019 | Vini Buoni d'ItaliaGold Star
- 2017 | Wine Advocate92
- 2016 | Wine Spectator90
Grape Varieties:
100% Nerello Mascalese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Type of yeast:
Cultivated
Fermentation temperature:
15 °C (59 °F)
Maceration technique:
traditional
Length of maceration:
5 hours
Aging containers:
Stainless Steel
Bottling period:
march
Aging before bottling:
5 months
Aging in bottle:
3 months
Closure:
Diam 3
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard location:
Solicchiata, Mount Etna, Sicily
Vineyard size:
2 hectares (5 acres)
Soil composition:
Volcanic, stony, sandy loam
Vine training:
Espalier
Altitude:
700 meters above sea level
Vine density:
4500 plants per hectare
Yield:
50-60 q.li/Ha
Exposure:
Northern
Years planted:
1979, 1989
Age of vines:
35-40 years old
Time of harvest:
Mid-October
First vintage of this wine:
2010
Total yearly production (in bottles):
12,000 ¬
Tasting notes:
Distinct minerality, acidity and complexity combined with an intense, ample bouquet of rich fruit. These characteristics make this a very supple and versatile wine.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 10 °12 C° C (46.4-50° F).
Food pairings:
Pairs well with grilled vegetables and pizza. Very flexible wine
Aging potential:
Up to 5 years
Alcohol:
Alc cont.: 14% by volume
Winemaker:
Michele e Mario Faro
