Pietradolce Etna Rosso Contrada Rampante 2021
Pietradolce
From the north face of Etna at 700 meters elevation, Contrada Rampante delivers a site-specific expression of Nerello Mascalese that balances ethereal perfume with volcanic power. The wine has the translucence of Burgundy but the mineral tension of somewhere entirely its own. A compelling Etna cru at a fair price.
Nose
Red cherry and wild strawberry with a pronounced volcanic mineral note. Dried herbs, violet, and a hint of iron emerge beneath the fruit.
Palate
Medium-bodied and bright, with sour cherry, pomegranate, and a savory earthiness. The tannins are fine-grained and silky, giving way to a floral rose petal quality and a chalky mineral grip.
Finish
Long and lifted, with cherry, crushed stone, and a lingering floral perfume.
- Varietal
- Nerello Mascalese
- Blend
- 100% Nerello Mascalese
- Vineyards
- Contrada Rampante, north face of Etna, 700+ meters elevation
- Alcohol
- 15.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's earthy mineral character and silky tannins complement the umami richness of wild mushrooms, while its bright acidity cuts through the risotto's creaminess.
Michele Faro founded Pietradolce in 2005 on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, farming pre-phylloxera vines rooted in ancient lava flows at elevations above 700 meters.
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