Pietradolce is a terrific producer, and if you’re scared off by the price of this wine, don’t hesitate to opt instead for the entry level Etna Rosso, which rings up for $25 and is excellent in the 2017 vintage (92). Still, this shows the estate’s upper end capabilities fully, with gorgeously sweet fruit that is entirely captivating but neither simple nor simply dominant, as a host of subtle nuances also present themselves aromatically and on the palate. A wonderful example of Nerello Mascalese.
Pietradolce, Etna Rosso DOC (Sicily, Italy) 2015
By Michael Franz