Pietradolce Etna Rosato DOC 2024
(Sicily, Italy) - [JS 93] [DM 92] [VM 91]

About the Winery:
Pietradolce 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.

Notes from the Winemaker:
Made 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%.

Tasting Notes:
A 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.

Food Pairing:
Serve chilled with grilled vegetables, caponata, seafood, sushi or a simple pizza.

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling:
"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)

92 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"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)

91 Points - Vinous Media:
"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. This tapers off with a saline concentration on the long finish." - Eric Guido (May 2025)