Etna Rosso 'Contrada Rampante' Pietradolce

Etna DOC • Sicily • Pietradolce
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Pietradolce
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Etna DOC
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for 18 days. Soft pressing. Malolactic fermentation course
Aging
14 months in french tonneaux
Grape varieties
Nerello Mascalese 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Sicily winemaking, this Etna DOC reflects generations of local expertise. At 14% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Nerello Mascalese 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards bush (alberello) pre- phylloxera of 80-00 years old at 850 meters above sea level on stony, light sandy and loamy soils. Vinification: alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the skins for 18 days. Soft pressing. Malolactic fermentation course. The wine is aged 14 months in french tonneaux. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

Wild mushroom risotto
Mature pecorino cheese
Braised lamb with herbs
Grilled red meats and game
Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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