PIETRADOLCE Contrada Rampante Vigna Barbagalli Single Vineyard 2019 Bottle (Nerello Mascalese) (MV*)

Description

Aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and dark berries mingle with hints of licorice, spice, and earth. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and structured, with firm tannins and vibrant acidity. Flavours of dark fruit, cocoa, and a touch of tobacco unfold, leading to a long, complex finish. A wine of remarkable depth and intensity, beautifully expressing the unique character of its volcanic terroir. 14.5%abv

WINE STYLE - Full-bodied, spicy, vibrant & intense
FOOD PAIRINGS - Red meats, richer pasta dishes, aged cheeses, truffle
GRAPE VARIETIES - 100% Nerello Mascalese
WINEMAKING/LIFESTYLE - Practicing Organic, Vegan.
AWARD/SCORES - James Suckling 94pts, Vinous 95pts, Wine Enthusiast 93pts

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Barbagalli Etna Rosso, the purest expression of Etna, comes from a very small pre-phylloxera plot in Contrada Rampante at 900 meters above sea level. This wine can bring the power and elegance of the volcano into the glass. The microclimate of this area is characterised by strong temperature variations, while the sandy soil, rich in volcanic rock, contributes to its uniqueness. The vines have an average age of approximately 100-120 years.

The harvest takes place at the end of October. After careful maceration and fermentation, the wine is left to age for 20 months in oak barrels, followed by maturation in the bottle. The result is an all-encompassing, distinctive taste, both opulent and fine, with balsamic and pastoral notes, great persistence and with long aging potential.