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Cool nights, warm days and marked temperature changes help the estate's native grape varieties retain their fragrance and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchineri Etna Bianco is made entirely from Carricante grown in Contrada Caselle, in Milo on Mount Etna's eastern slopes. The vineyard sits at 850 meters above sea level, with deep sandy volcanic soils and pre-phylloxera bush vines around 130-150 years old. Nearby sea breezes and the Valle del Bove shape this distinctive site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed, and the wine is aged in stainless steel. The producer's general technical sheet lists a mid-October harvest and 13% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe winery's general note for Archineri describes grapefruit and herbal aromas, a structured palate and a fresh, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe importer's suggested pairing is seafood salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A youthful, tight wine focused on freshness, this has lime peel and smoke, volcanic sulfur character and cedary fruit. Light- to medium-bodied with firm acidity, this is vibrant all the way to the finish.\" (Jul 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Yellow flowers and nuances of savory spice give way to crushed nectarines as the 2023 Etna Bianco Archineri evolves in the glass. It's soothingly round, with a tinge of zesty acidity to balance ripe orchard fruits that take on a saline savoriness toward the close. A hint of lime zest and tart stone fruit linger through the finish as this tapers off with potent length. The 2023 is wrapped up tight in its youthful state, yet it's packed full of potential. Drinking Window: 2027-2032.\" - Eric Guido (May   2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Sourced from Milo, the 2023 Etna Bianco Archineri was aged for six months in steel and six months more in bottle before release. Ocean breezes, forests, and cooler temperatures are also present here. Additionally, the collapse of the soils is deeper due to the collapse that occurred 900 years ago. Pouring a bright yellow color, the wine has more depth to its aromatics but remains fresh, with waxy hints of oily lemon-lime citrus, petrol, quince, and white peach. It has medium body but good underlying sapidity, with a weightless feel. It offers a refreshing mineral lift and a long finish. It's only going to improve over the next several years as it fleshes out. Drink 2025-2037.\" - Audrey Frick (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This wine draws its fruit from pre-phylloxera vines in Caselle (in Milo) on the east side of the volcano at 850 meters above sea level. The Pietradolce 2023 Etna Bianco Archineri (with 5,500 bottles made) has soft fruit layers with some spicy white licorice and even a hint of dried ginger. The wine is made in stainless steel only and offers a salty, mineral-rich close with fresh acidity.\" - Monica Larner (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"From vines in Milo, Archineri 2023 is full-scented with herbs, apricot skin and yellow apple. In the mouth it has a grapefruit edge, with citrus peel, peach, orange, and a mineral streak running through it. Long and fresh. 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Cool nights, warm days and marked temperature changes help the estate's native grape varieties retain fragrance, freshness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArchineri Etna Rosso is 100% Nerello Mascalese from old, pre-phylloxera bush vines on Etna's northern slopes. The producer identifies the site as Contrada Rampante, near Solicchiata, at 850 meters above sea level, with sandy soils rich in volcanic rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer's Winemaking Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe producer's general specifications for Archineri describe hand harvesting in October, approximately 18 days of skin maceration, gentle pressing and 14 months in lightly toasted, fine-grained oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally. 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It’s silky-smooth, with ripe wild berry fruits offset by hints of blood orange. A saline core of minerality saturates toward the close. This leaves the palate reeling with residual tension. Brisk acidity peppers the senses and fine tannins penetrate deeply, making for a dramatically long, structured and intense finale. Drinking Window: 2026-2034.\" - Eric Guido (Jun 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ripe, savory nose for an Etna Rosso with lots of orange peel, white pepper, cloves and tangerines. Some stones and sage, too. Tight and full-bodied with a mineral texture that lightly coats the palate. Broad-shouldered tannins with a long, mineral finish. Drink or hold.\" (Aug 2023)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A floral, herbaceous nose features notes of sage, oregano, tomato, roses and peonies. 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It is vinified entirely in stainless steel and offers up discreet verbena, citrus and basil notes on the nose, which segues into a zingy, crisp and elegant palate that shivers with lemony acidity.\" - Jason Millar (Oct 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BREAKTHRU","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":67794939642221,"sku":null,"price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/pietradolce-etna-bianco-vintage-neutral-bottle-cropped.jpg?v=1792793602"},{"product_id":"pietradolce-etna-rosato-doc-2024-sicily-italy","title":"Pietradolce Etna Rosato DOC 2024 (Sicily, Italy) - [JS 93] [DM 92] [VM 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePietradolce takes its name from the Italian words for “sweet stone,” reflecting its roots in Mount Etna's volcanic landscape. Stony soils and the contrast between warm days and cool nights help give its wines their freshness, fragrance and distinctive mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Winemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade entirely from Nerello Mascalese, this Etna Rosato comes from Contrada Zottorinoto, a single vineyard at approximately 750 meters above sea level. Bush-trained vines grow in rocky, sandy-loam soils. The producer harvests in early October, then gently presses the grapes and gives the wine a short period in stainless steel to preserve its freshness and vineyard character. Alcohol: 13%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dry, refreshing rosato with delicate red-berry fruit, a touch of white pepper and a bright, mineral-edged palate. Lively acidity and a focused finish make this a versatile wine at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe chilled with grilled vegetables, caponata, seafood, sushi or a simple pizza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A complex and ambitious style for a rosé with leesy character, restrained fresh flowers and a vibrant palate with medium body and zesty acidity. It shines with tension and savoriness. Weighty, polished finish. Drink now.\" - Aldo Fiordelli (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Fashionable Mount Etna is now famous for its red and white wines, but the rosato wines made on the slopes of this active volcano are also compelling, if a little harder to find. Pietradolce's is all about refreshment and is made entirely from Nerello Mascalese vinified in steel. Delicately flavoured with red berry fruits and a hint of white pepper, this wine is all about drive and linearity on the palate, which brings Etna's distinctive energy and mineral bite to bear.\" - Jason Millar (Sep 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2024 Etna Rosato Pietradolce bursts from the glass with a confectionary blend of chamomile, candied citrus and sweet melon. Cooling and wickedly fresh, it washes across the palate with vivid white strawberry fruits offset by crisp mineral tones. 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The estate focuses on native grape varieties and old vines, working with volcanic soils and the mountain's cool nights to produce wines with freshness, fragrance, and a distinct sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrada Rampante is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese grown in a small pre-phylloxera vineyard at approximately 850 meters above sea level. Sandy-loam soils rich in volcanic rock and marked differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures shape this structured expression of Etna Rosso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest takes place in the second half of October. After crushing and destemming, the grapes macerate for around 18 days in tulip-shaped raw cement tanks. The wine ages for 14 months in oak barrels, followed by further maturation in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 combines red and black fruit with savory herbs, spice, and stony mineral character. Fresh acidity supports a firm tannic frame and a persistent finish. Pair with roast lamb, grilled steak, mushroom dishes, or aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"The Pietradolce 2021 Etna Rosso Rampante (with 4,000 bottles made) draws its fruit from a high 800 meters above sea level from ancient pre-phylloxera vines on sandy soils with lots of volcanic rocks and material mixed within. It opens to a medium-dark garnet color and shows special perfumes of dried currant, crushed rose and campfire ember. Like all the wines in this portfolio, you absolutely taste the volcano, its ash, its smoke and its wild side. This mid-weight red has a twofold delivery of cherry sweetness and acidity that makes for an attractive final touch.\" - Monica Larner (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Coming from Rampante, where there are more rocks and a less vigorous site, producing more concentrated grapes and wines, this is reflected in the profile of the 2021 Etna Rosso Rampante wine with its notes of raspberry liqueur, cranberry cocktail, sweet herbs, wet stones, and crushed flowers. You can also see the conditions of the vineyard subtly in the color, which is a shade deeper red. Medium-bodied, it also exhibits more intensity on the palate, featuring ripe tannins and a more angular, powerful structure. I love the intensity and nervous, wound energy this wine has now, and it’s only going to improve with a few more years in the cellar. Drink 2026–2040.\" - Audrey Frick (Oct 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"On the nose, black cherries pop above a foundation of damp earth, underbrush, herbs and crushed rocks. An energetic palate brings wild strawberries, Cara cara oranges, licorice, salt and pepper, plus acid that enlivens chewy, toothsome tannins.\" - Danielle Callegari (Oct 2026)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Vinous Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2021 Etna Rosso Rampante is sweetly spiced with a confectionary bouquet of cedar box, incense and clove that envelops notes of blood orange and black cherry. Soothingly round yet mineral in style, it cascades across the palate with ripe red and black fruits guided by brisk acidity. Youthfully tense and grippy, this leaves a staining of primary concentration and edgy tannins offset by nuances of sour citrus. It's a lively and spry Rampante that is a bit unruly yet enjoyable all the same. (Drink between 2026–2034)\" - Eric Guido (May 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A dark Etna with ripe red cherries and red berries, not too complex but enhanced by smoky minerality. Medium-bodied, this has a juicy palate, crisp acidity and tight, chalky tannins. Well-balanced in the finish with a good licorice aftertaste. 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Its wines focus on native varieties and old vineyard sites, expressing the contrasts between Etna's contrade through volcanic soils, altitude, and mountain-grown fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContrada Santo Spirito is made from 100% Nerello Mascalese from a restored pre-phylloxera vineyard in the highest part of Santo Spirito, near Passopisciaro. The site sits at approximately 900 meters on Etna's northern slopes. Wind exposure, marked day-to-night temperature changes, and sandy soils strewn with volcanic rock help shape its fragrant, fresh character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are harvested in the second half of October, then crushed and destemmed. The producer describes approximately 18 days of maceration in tulip-shaped raw cement tanks, followed by 14 months in oak barrels and further maturation in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2020 offers cherry and berry fruit, dried flowers, savory herbs, and spice, carried by fresh acidity and a firm tannic finish. Pair with roast lamb, grilled meats, mushroom dishes, or mature cheeses. Serve around 16–18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dark, ferrous and sapid with some gentle tannic grip, this 2020 Santo Spirito is nonetheless impressively fresh and opens with wafts of menthol, lavender and herbs. It's precise and poised and showcases dark cherry fruit at its best, while being effortlessly light on its feet. 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