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PIETRADOLCE
Established in 2005, Pietradolce stretches over 11 hectares of high-altitude vineyards on Etna. At the heart of the winery is an unashamed passion for their land and the utmost respect for the autochthonous grape varieties Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante. Etna’s volcanic soils and some old, pre-phylloxera vines give birth to some of the most vibrant wines in Sicily. Pietradolce’s range is crafted with a real sense of terroir, incredible purity, concentration and longevity.
NEW RELEASES
2017 Cavaliere, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £35.68
2017 Piastraia, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £29.68
2018 Bolgheri Rosso, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £17.68
2017 GiovinRe, Michele Satta
Bottle 75cl £31.68
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Hailed a curvy, racy beauty from Antonio Galloni and a fascinating wine from Monica Larner, Sassicaia 2017 is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Sassicaia 2017 is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc. In her preview assessment of the wine, Larner describes incredibly well the tension existing from vintner and vintage and how, like...
more2017 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
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An impressive release that speaks volume of the pedigree of Tenuta San Guido’s wines. Guidalberto is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. A voluptuous nose charged with blackcurrant, black cherries, damson notes is rained in by mineral, almost balsamic hints of black olive, mint, tomato leaf and fresh black pepper. The exuberant nose of youth shouldn’t distract from the...
more2018 Guidalberto, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
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The third wine of the estate and one that was produced since 2003, Le Difese is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Sangiovese. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats and it is then aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels and for a further three months in the bottle. The younger addition to the...
more2018 Le Difese, Tenuta San Guido
Bottle 75cl Available In Bond
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“A darker, more structured Barolo than his sibling, Prapo’ is an incredibly pure expression of the terroir of Serralunga. Precise notes of red and black berries, forest floor and dark spices are framed by tight woven tannins and lively freshness. An exciting release that has the potential to be enjoyed for the next 10 years.” Armit Wines
more2015 Barolo Prapo, Davide Fregonese
Bottle 75cl £61.14
2015 Barolo Cerretta, Davide Fregonese
Bottle 75cl £57.54
Bottle 75cl £17.68
Case of 6 £106.08
2018 Rosato, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £17.68
Bottle 75cl £19.32
Case of 6 £115.86
2018 Etna Rosso, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £19.32
Bottle 75cl
£27.30
£35.46
Case of 6
£163.80
£212.76
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This stunning Nerello Mascalese is alive with energy, embodying orange peel freshness and bright ripe cherry and cranberry fruit. Beautifully nuanced with a richly velveteen texture, the delicate undercurrent of tarry minerals and wild herbal ungrowth provide a fascinating appeal that leads through to the final flourishes on its long finish. A triumphant wine. Armit Wines
more2016 Contrada Rampante Etna Rosso, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £35.46 £27.30
Bottle 75cl
£27.30
£35.46
Case of 6
£163.80
£212.76
TASTING NOTES
Very pale straw color. Gorgeous nose of white peach, lime, minerals and jasmine. Then fresh and crisp, but with an underlying glyceral note that provides backbone to the zingy citrus and pomaceous orchard fruit flavors. Finishes extremely long with strong notes of fresh ginger and an underpinning of mineral dust. An outstanding Etna Bianco. 94 points, Ian D’Agata, Drink 2019-2023
more2018 Archineri Etna Bianco, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £35.46 £27.30
Bottle 75cl £35.46
Case of 6 £212.76
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Just 5000 bottles were produced of this wonderful new Cru. The 90 year old vines are located at 900m above sea level on the volcano’s steep northern slopes, weathered by gusty sea winds and drenched in sunlight. The wine is a marvellous contrast to Pietradolce’s fine red Crus, as they aim to extract the character of Etna’s contrada. The wine...
more2016 Contrada Santo Spirito Etna Rosso, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £35.46
Bottle 75cl £35.46
Case of 6 £212.76
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This Archineri Etna Rosso is a wine of absolutely stunning precision and character. It is very reflective of its volcanic territory; with a fine, smoky intensity. Bright redcurrant, dried rose-petal and crab-apple notes accompany subtle earthy and herbal scents. This savoury complexity is supported by fine, chewy tannins and textbook cherry juiciness. This is a serious wine which demands food...
more2016 Archineri Etna Rosso, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £35.46
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TASTING NOTES
An extremely appealing and deliciously complex wine with a bouquet of wild cherries, sweet spices and exotic smoke with a hint of lavender. The palate is bursting with juicy, savoury fruits with notes of sour cherries and raspberries. Sensuous and complex, with a fine structure and a refreshing finish, this wine has the capacity to age for another ten years...
more2010 Vigna Barbagalli, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £110.48
Bottle 75cl £79.08
Case of 6 £474.48
2016 Sant'Andrea Etna Bianco, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £79.08
Bottle 75cl £80.08
Case of 6 £480.48
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A brand new Cru, of just 1800 bottles,, we have just a handful of cases available. This wine is a labour of love, made from carefully selected 100 year old vines and vinified in French oak vats, allowing for a long skin maceration which has helped to develop an intense texture, which still crackles with minerals and spice. Lemon peel,...
more2015 Sant'Andrea Etna Bianco, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £80.08
Case 6 x 75cl £554.16
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A unique wine from pre-phylloxera, 100 year old Nerello Mascalese, whose yields are minute and produce less than half a bottle of wine per vine. The result is an extraordinary achievement. Powerful, concentrated morello cherry combines with violet, raspberry coulis and impressive herbal and spicy scents. There are full, mouthcoating tannins and incredible, wild florals alongside a crunchy acidity. The...
more2015 Vigna Barbagalli, Pietradolce
Bottle 75cl £92.36