2018 | Pietradolce | Contrada Santo Spirito

Introduction

Red Wine: 2018 | Pietradolce | Contrada Santo Spirito

Brilliant, brightening ruby garnet. Spicy notes of wild berries, liquorice, flint and traces of thyme on the nose. Beguiling extract sweetness on the palate, along with a juicy freshness and a finely meshed, tight tannin.

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Producer: Pietradolce

Ratings: WE | 92 JS | 93

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml

ABV: 14.5%

Varietal: Rare Red Blend

Country/Region: Italy, Sicily

Brilliant, brightening ruby garnet. Spicy notes of wild berries, liquorice, flint and traces of thyme on the nose. Beguiling extract sweetness on the palate, along with a juicy freshness and a finely meshed, tight tannin.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: This racy red opens with aromas of wet stone, wild aromatic herb, violet and ground clove. It’s exquisite and has intense energy, featuring juicy pomegranate, orange zest, star anise and savory saline alongside firm acidity and taut, polished tannins.

• James Suckling: A medium-bodied red with complex aromas and flavors of dried cranberries, sour cherries, citrus zest, smoke and dried leaves. Smoky. Focused with sleek tannins and bright acidity

Producer Information

Pietradolce was established in 2005 on the northern slopes of Mount Etna by the Faro family, whose passions are viticulture, agriculture. High altitudes, mineral-rich volcanic soils, native grapes, an exceptional Mediterranean climate, low intervention in the cellar, and very old vines are the perfect ingredients for elegant wines with a one-of-a-kind signature, style, and enormous sense of place. The vineyards are composed of stony, light, sandy loam, with abundant mineral elements. The soil is the result of the numerous eruptions by Mount Etna throughout the centuries, which gives the wines special characteristics and makes them completely unique. Mount Etna enjoys a unique micro-climate that is cooler than other areas in Sicily.