{"product_id":"pietradolce-etna-rosso-2024","title":"Pietradolce Etna Rosso 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Rosso by Pietradolce is a still red wine that expresses the soul of the Sicilian territory through \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. This interpretation of Etna presents itself with a transparent, bright ruby red colour. The bouquet reveals clear aromas of pomegranate, iris and pink pepper. On the palate, it is distinctly fruity, characterised by a solid \u003cstrong\u003etannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a persistent finish, ideal for accompanying \u003cstrong\u003echarcuterie boards\u003c\/strong\u003e and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Solicchiata, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the \u003cstrong\u003enorthern slope of Etna\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pietradolce's vineyards are cultivated using the bush and espalier training systems at six hundred metres above sea level, surrounded by a landscape enriched with broom and birch trees. The \u003cstrong\u003esandy loam soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a significant presence of rocky fragments and volcanic stones, gives the vines a distinctive \u003cstrong\u003eterritorial character\u003c\/strong\u003e, linked to the expressive power of the volcano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins in mid-October with the \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is followed by an eighteen-day maceration on the skins, gentle pressing and natural malolactic fermentation. Ageing continues for three months in \u003cstrong\u003efine-grained, lightly toasted French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, to integrate the tannins while preserving the fruit's fragrance. Decanting for an hour and serving at a cool temperature is recommended, enhancing an excellent \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e ranging from five to ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Solicchiata, on the northern slope of Etna, among broom bushes and lava stones, this fascinating \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Rosso DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e encapsulates the volcano’s most authentic soul. The prized Nerello Mascalese grapes, grown at 600 metres above sea level and hand-picked, are expertly vinified under the guidance of Carlo Ferrini. Three months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak tonneaux\u003c\/strong\u003e bestows extraordinary elegance upon its aromatic profile. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e93 points by James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, this radiant Sicilian interpretation envelops the palate with intense fruity notes, a noble tannic structure, and a warm, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pietradolce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46290236506283,"sku":"60709","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/pietradolce-etna-rosso-2024_60709_1_a8e76888-c6f7-40d5-bb72-b21384c6d3e1.webp?v=1773815108","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-uk\/products\/pietradolce-etna-rosso-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}