Pietradolce Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli 2016

Pietradolce Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli 2016

Pietradolce, 0,75 l - 15.00%
100% Nerello Mascalese

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Sicily - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Pietradolce Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli 2016

Bouquet

Rich bouquet ranging from red berry jam to spices and mineral notes.

Flavour

Elegant and characterful at the same time with distinctive minerality, freshness and flavour intensity sustained by firm tannins.

Pairing

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Pietradolce Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli 2016
Type Red still
Classification DOC Etna Rosso
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 15.00% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Nerello Mascalese
Country
Region Sicily
Origin Riposto (CT)
Climate Altitude: 900 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition Stony, light sandy loam.
Cultivation system Alberello.
Harvest Grapes are harvested by hand. Second 10 days of October.
Vinification Grapes are left to macerate on the skins for 18 days, soft pressed.
Ageing 20 months in French, fine grain oak barrels, light toast. Natural malolactic fermentation.
Production year 2,500 bottles
Allergens Contains sulphites
On offer Price Pietradolce Etna Rosso Vigna Barbagalli 2016 £ 184.40  inc VAT

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Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2016
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2016
James Suckling
95/100 
2016
Robert Parker
96/100 
2016
Veronelli
 
3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years. 2016
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2016
xtraWine
96/100 
2016
Decanter
95/100 
2015
Wine Spectator
94/100 
2015
Vinous
92/100 
2014
Pietradolce
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Pietradolce was set up in 2005, and is located in Solicchiata, a hamlet in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the North-Eastern slope of Etna. The vineyard covers 10 hectares, between 600 and 800 metres above sea level, and is divided int...

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