Etna Rosso 'Archineri' Pietradolce 2021
Etna Rosso “Archinieri” is a structured and very elegant red wine, born from old pre-phylloxera sapling vines in the hight slopes of Etna, aged in oak barrels for 14 months. It smells like myrtle, aromatic herbs and wet earth. In mouth it is full.bodied, very fresh and mineral, with subtle tannins
The Etna Rosso "Archineri" by Pietradolce expresses all the refined elegance of pure Nerello Mascalese. The altitude, the particular and unique microclimate of Etna, and the volcanic soils contribute to giving this Sicilian red a profile that is both fresh and deep, intense and flowing. Among fragrant fruity notes, memories of Mediterranean scrub, and mineral hints, our senses are captivated by an unusual red, with a unique personality, that only a volcano by the sea can offer.
"Archineri" is an Etna Rosso that comes from old vines aged 40-80 years cultivated in bush training at an altitude between 600 and 900 meters above sea level. The vineyards are located on the northern slope of the volcano and come from three different Contrade: Zottorinoto, Rampante, and Solicchiata. The soils are made up of volcanic sands with an abundant presence of skeleton. The harvest takes place around mid-October, and the grapes are immediately sent for red winemaking with fermentation and maceration in contact with the skins for 18 days. The wine matures for 14 months in fine-grained French oak tonneau with light toasting.light and complete the aging with a few months in the bottle before being put on sale.
The Etna Rosso "Archineri" is the classic expression of the style of Cantina Pietradolce. A label that summarizes its philosophy of being a sincere interpreter of the territory of Etna, enhancing its peculiarities without forcing and only following the particular nature of the place. In the glass, it has an intense ruby color, with aromas of small dark berries, herbal notes, underbrush, and delicate spices. On the palate, it has a good body, delicate fruit, a savory and mineral vein, dense and fine tannins, and pleasant freshness.