About the Wine
Etna wines have proven to be very popular - is it the unique terroir of Etna? Does the idea of volcano wine capture people's imagination? Or are the wines just, well, good? Find out with this stunning example from Pietradolce!
Made entirely from Nerello Mascalese, a grape native to Sicily, at an altitude of 800m. The wine only saw a relatively brief 18 days skin contact, so while there is a tannic grip, this is much softer and easier than a lot of Etna reds. It bursts with red berries and forest fruits, with dried spices and Mediterranean herbs coming through too. Drink this on the younger side to take full advantage of its vibrancy.
About Pietradolce
Established in 2005, Pietradolce have quickly gained a reputation for making some stunning examples of Sicilian wines. The vineyard practices are entirely organic and their most premium vineyards are home to 80 year old vines.
The can be found, specifically, on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano (and most active!). With typically warm days and cooler nights, growing conditions ensure that their fruit develops the flavours typical of Etna.
These wines truly capture the energy of Etna wine, and are simultaneously vibrant and savoury, tannic and fresh. It is little wonder they are considered a producer to watch.

Mount Etna, Sicily