{"product_id":"barbagalli-etna-rosso-doc-2019-pietradolce-75cl","title":"BARBAGALLI Etna Rosso DOC 2019 [Pietradolce] 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium Body, Dry (Nerello Mascalese). DOC. Alc 14.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlagship wine from organic Mount Etna estate (120 yr old vines).\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e James Suckling; \u003cstrong\u003e95 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Enthusiast (\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe nose starts with a hint of vanilla, then quickly dives into deeper, richer aromas of soil, tar and graphite, but also the lively sweetness of cherries and raspberries. On the palate, the fruit element turns more astringent, while enduring currents of dirt and metal flow together to create a sophisticated bitterness that suggests ageability. Tannins are firm enough to stand strong against searing, invigorating acid.\u003c\/em\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTASTING NOTES: Rich nose with notes of ripe cherry, plum and \u003c\/span\u003edried strawberries, plus some spices and cedar. Full-bodied elegant wine, with a harmonious palate. Silky from the concentration of old vines, with noticeable yet pleasant tannins and lovely long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the 'classic line'\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEtna Rosso\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis wine shows some cherry and berry reminiscent of Sangiovese, plus more earthy notes like a Pinot Nero and some\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efloral character that makes you think of Nebbiolo wines.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eExplore other Pietradolce wine, from the classic line \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/etna-rosso-2018-pietradolce-75cl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEtna Rosso\u003c\/a\u003e to special selection \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/archineri-etna-rosso-2017-pietradolce-75cl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArchineri\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/contrada-santo-spirito-etna-rosso-2017-pietradolce-75cl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContrada Santo Spirito\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/contrada-rampante-etna-rosso-2017-pietradolce-75cl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContrada Rampante\u003c\/a\u003e ... or why not try the aged \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/etna-rosso-vigna-barbagalli-2010-pietradolce-75cl\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBarbagalli 2010\u003c\/a\u003e (100 pts James Suckling).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView the vineyard location to get a feel for this special location (on the northern slopes of Etna): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.it\/maps\/place\/37%C2%B051'24.6%22N+15%C2%B003'02.4%22E\/@37.8568333,14.9114454,70953m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d37.8568384!4d15.0506692\" title=\"Barbagalli vineyard, Etna, Sicily\"\u003eclick here \u003c\/a\u003eor view below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/files\/Screenshot_2020-09-29_at_15.38.38_100x100.png?v=1601365240\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A model small estate making \u003cstrong\u003etop-level\u003c\/strong\u003e authentically regional wines from mostly old vines, including several \u003cstrong\u003epre-phylloxera\u003c\/strong\u003e parcels\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e begins the write-up by Master Sommelier John Szabo in his fabulous 2016 book \"\u003cstrong\u003eVolcanic Wines - Salt, Grit and Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe passage continues \u003cem\u003e\"Michele Faro's grandfather grew grapes and made wine on Etna, and some of the \u003cstrong\u003eoldest parcels\u003c\/strong\u003e were in family hands, so he got off to a running start in 2005. Vineyards are on the north side, \u003cstrong\u003eall above 600m\u003c\/strong\u003e: tiny \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbagalli\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with gnarled centenary bush-trained Nerello Mascalese is the highest and most precious, yielding succulent, \u003cstrong\u003espectacularly balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e wines, with endless finish. Cru \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/collections\/all\/products\/archineri-etna-rosso-2017-pietradolce-75cl\"\u003eArchineri\u003c\/a\u003e is nearly as impressive, also from old vines planted a few metres below Barbagalli. Steely, flinty-mineral \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/collections\/all\/products\/archineri-etna-bianco-2018-pietradolce-75cl\"\u003eArchineri Bianco\u003c\/a\u003e is from 10-year-old+ Carricante near Milo on Erna's east side. Infinitely drinkable Etna Rosso from younger albarello-trained vines is well proportioned with delicate red fruit. Purpose-made \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/collections\/all\/winery_pietradolce+type_rose\"\u003eEtna Rosato\u003c\/a\u003e from 40-year-old trellised vines rounds out the superb range.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pietradolce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46163994968318,"sku":"UVPD51","price":299.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0246\/1692\/7337\/products\/TW0228_ETNA_ROSSO_Vigna_Barbagalli_2010_Pietradolce_75cl_da5a7581-9ca3-40b8-810e-bc2a1ff838a2.png?v=1651048106","url":"https:\/\/onceuponavine.sg\/products\/barbagalli-etna-rosso-doc-2019-pietradolce-75cl","provider":"Once Upon A Vine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}