2012 Archineri Etna Bianco

Pietradolce, Sicily, Italy

Drinking Now 2018

2012 Archineri Etna Bianco

Pietradolce, Sicily, Italy

Drinking Now 2018

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A dense white with a fascinating palate more like a red wine with its velvety texture. Full body with lemon rind, chalk and minerals. From ancient pre-phylloxera vines of Carricante. Drink now. Score: 92 Points James Suckling

Tasting Notes

A very elegant wine with a delicate bouquet of white stone fruits with hints of apricot and peach mingled with savoury, mineral notes. The palate is very complex with an energetic mineral quality which runs through to the long finish. Drink from release.

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ProducerPietradolce

Since its founding in 2005 Pietradolce has come to own one of the largest collections of pre-phylloxera vines on Mt Etna, up to 120 years old. This active volcano commands the winery's devotion and respect, the complex volcanic soils producing truly phenomenal wines with real energy and nuance. Owner Michele Faro and winemaker Giuseppe Parlavecchio focus exclusively on local varieties Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, producing a range of pure, terroir-driven wines roughly structured as Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru.