93 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The straight Pietradolce 2023 Etna Rosso is a beautiful wine that has alluring aromas of lavender, eucalyptus, crushed stone and dark, exotic spice. On the savory palate, taut, fine-grained tannins accompany succulent Bing cherry, blood orange, star anise and flinty mineral. Made with 100% Nerello Mascalese grown 800m above sea level, it has bright acidity that keeps it balanced and fresh. A fantastic showing for the challenging vintage. Drink through 2033. (Aug 2025)"
93 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Cherries, medlars, red plums, damsons, dark chocolate, tangerine peel, lavender, and wild violet. Medium body, slightly firm tannins are present, and a taut and vibrant finish. Beautiful. Better from 2025. (Jul 2025)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2023 Etna Rosso Pietradolce is a dark and brooding effort with a whiff of flowery underbrush and ashen stone giving way to crushed black cherry. Silky smooth, it sweeps across the palate with ripe wild berry fruit and a collage of sweet spice, all guided by juicy acidity. The 2023 leaves a saturation of primary concentration and a tinge of tart blackberry while finishing with tension. This is far from an easy-drinking, simple Rosso. It should excel through medium-term cellaring. Drink 2026-2030 (May 2025)"
92 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright medium ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Red currants, Mediterranean herbs and hints of flint and orange zest on the nose. Elegant and finely structured on the palate, with lively acidity and well-integrated fine tannins, with a long finish of herbal savouriness. (Oct 2024)"
90 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Made with fruit from the estate's youngest vines (aged from 15 to 30 years old), the Pietradolce 2023 Etna Rosso has an informal personality that points to freshness and primary fruit. Winemaking is simple, with fermentation in steel and a very brief three months in French oak. That oak adds more to the overall integration of the wine and is virtually invisible otherwise. Dark cherry, cassis, plum and smoky volcanic ash emerge from the bouquet. Drink 2024-2028 (Apr 2025)"
93 points Raffaele Vecchione (WinesCritic.com): "Cherries, medlars, red plums, damsons, dark chocolate, tangerine peel, lavender, and wild violet. Medium body, slightly firm tannins are present, and a taut and vibrant finish. Beautiful. Better from 2025. (Jul 2025)"
92 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2023 Etna Rosso Pietradolce is a dark and brooding effort with a whiff of flowery underbrush and ashen stone giving way to crushed black cherry. Silky smooth, it sweeps across the palate with ripe wild berry fruit and a collage of sweet spice, all guided by juicy acidity. The 2023 leaves a saturation of primary concentration and a tinge of tart blackberry while finishing with tension. This is far from an easy-drinking, simple Rosso. It should excel through medium-term cellaring. Drink 2026-2030 (May 2025)"
92 points Falstaff Guide: "Bright medium ruby red with a slightly brightening rim. Red currants, Mediterranean herbs and hints of flint and orange zest on the nose. Elegant and finely structured on the palate, with lively acidity and well-integrated fine tannins, with a long finish of herbal savouriness. (Oct 2024)"
90 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "Made with fruit from the estate's youngest vines (aged from 15 to 30 years old), the Pietradolce 2023 Etna Rosso has an informal personality that points to freshness and primary fruit. Winemaking is simple, with fermentation in steel and a very brief three months in French oak. That oak adds more to the overall integration of the wine and is virtually invisible otherwise. Dark cherry, cassis, plum and smoky volcanic ash emerge from the bouquet. Drink 2024-2028 (Apr 2025)"
| Product SKU | 355470 |
| Producer | Pietradolce |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| SubRegion | Etna DOC |
| Varietal | Other Red Wines |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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