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Pietradolce
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The Faro family is committed to the protection of nature around the Etna volcano. The philosophy of this company was to interpret the territory by putting science at the service of nature. In this case it was decided to restructure the existing vineyards in the period prior to the abandoned phylloxera. This allows us to have a rare testimony of the wine before the grafts. Pietradolce wines age in cellars with walls insulated with volcanic stone, in particular egg-shaped barrels.
Viticulture organic certified Hectares 18 Bottles produced 78.800 Direct sales yes Company visits yes
Our Selection
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Sant'Andrea 2016
100% Carricante, IGT White, 13.5% Alc, 1,800 bottles produced Golden yellow sparkling color. On the nose a delicate elegance that reflects the typical characteristics of Carricante with aromas of peach, apricot, medlar, broom and spiciness of vanilla and white pepper. At the sip, the well-balanced freshness and flavor create a warm and enveloping impact that expresses intriguing citrus notes that accompany a long and persistent finish. Rest 10 months in large barrels.
Etna Rosso Barbagalli 2016
100% Nerello Mascalese, Rosso DOC, Alc. 15%, 2,500 bottles produced Deep ruby color. The nose opens with black cherry in alcohol, rowan, strawberries, undergrowth hints and mineral sensations. Followed by tones of dried fruit, figs and almonds, black pepper, licorice and tobacco. On the palate it is the lively sapidity that is the master, with a freshness that together balance the velvety and dense tannins. Long persistent finish with hints of undergrowth and morello cherry. It rests in 700 liter tonneau for 21 months.
