Pietradolce
Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese
Etna, Catania, Sicily, Italy
This wine does a little Pinot Noir act, medium ruby in the glass with earthy red fruit on the nose. The Sicilian grapes were grown on the slopes of Mt. Etna, and owner Michele Faro spoke during a Zoom gathering about his love of the volcanic soil. The nose also offers notes of coffee, sage and eucalyptus. The palate definitely shows the volcanic origin along with spice and pepper, plus a firm tannic structure. The sip finishes clean and savory. Very tasty.
This wine does a little Pinot Noir act, medium ruby in the glass with earthy red fruit on the nose. The Sicilian grapes were grown on the slopes of Mt. Etna, and owner Michele Faro spoke during a Zoom gathering about his love of the volcanic soil. The nose also offers notes of coffee, sage and eucalyptus. The palate definitely shows the volcanic origin along with spice and pepper, plus a firm tannic structure. The sip finishes clean and savory. Very tasty.
Jun 15th, 2021
WGBY Public Television, Wine Lovers Dinner; 16 March 2019 at Tower Square Hotel (Marriott); Springfield, MA
WGBY Public Television, Wine Lovers Dinner; 16 March 2019 at Tower Square Hotel (Marriott); Springfield, MA
1 person found it helpfulMar 16th, 2019
Young raspberry, chicken stock and thyme on the nose, cranberry (kisielius) with a touch of cream, more beefy on the palate. Great structure with a lighter body.
Young raspberry, chicken stock and thyme on the nose, cranberry (kisielius) with a touch of cream, more beefy on the palate. Great structure with a lighter body.
May 12th, 2020
Delicious light red wine, nice balance with lush red fruit.
Delicious light red wine, nice balance with lush red fruit.
Feb 18th, 2020This is golden w acidic tomato sauce on tagliatelle w burata
This is golden w acidic tomato sauce on tagliatelle w burata
Feb 16th, 2020Sicilian wine evening, wine #3
Fresh & funky with sappy berry and tart cherry + herby, spicy whiff. Light yet edgy, with surprisingly chewy tannins yet still pure fruit. There’s a nice mineral streak to it as well. Not bad, but was more interesting in prev vintages.
Sicilian wine evening, wine #3
Fresh & funky with sappy berry and tart cherry + herby, spicy whiff. Light yet edgy, with surprisingly chewy tannins yet still pure fruit. There’s a nice mineral streak to it as well. Not bad, but was more interesting in prev vintages.
A highly aromatic red. On the palate, it’s like a minerally, dark pinot noir. Great acid and interesting funkiness on the back end. Good stuff.
A highly aromatic red. On the palate, it’s like a minerally, dark pinot noir. Great acid and interesting funkiness on the back end. Good stuff.
Oct 16th, 2019Another excellent wine at tonight's tasting. From Sicily.
Another excellent wine at tonight's tasting. From Sicily.
Oct 4th, 2019