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I might go out on a limb here and say this is my favourite rose. Elegant with notes of nectarine and cherry, and crunchy acidity. Beautifully dry and crisp with great, silky texture and brilliant herby length that begs for it to be enjoyed with food.
Since its founding in 2005 Pietradolce has come to own one of the largest collections of pre-phylloxera vines on the active volcano Mt Etna – which are up to 120 years old. This ancient mountain commands the winery’s devotion and respect, the energy and nuance of the volcanic soils producing truly phenomenal wines.
This rose is made with grapes from Nerello Mascalese vines, grown at 700m above sea level on the Northern slopes of Mount Etna.
Notes by Emili Fusaro
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