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Community Tasting Notes 10
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LoireFan wrote: flawed
March 7, 2017 - Oxidation showing. :(
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AudunG wrote: flawed
January 29, 2017 - Aromas of cabbage. Spoiled
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LoireFan wrote: 91 points
April 6, 2011 - In need of more time. Promising.
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bin905 wrote: 89 points
March 7, 2011 - Tart red berry, ash, and mineral flavor with plentiful tannins. Paired well with wood fired oven foods. Solid structure and acidity.
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pdxwineguy wrote: 88 points
February 10, 2011 - Quite fruity and a bit hot the first two days open. On the third day became dryer and softer but less complex.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/17/2014 (link)(Pietradolce, Archineri Etna Red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Walter Speller
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By Antonio Galloni
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By Richard Jennings
10/13/2012 (link) 91 points(Pietradolce Etna Archineri) Very dark red violet color; redolent, licorice, tart black fruit, tar nose; rich, tar, licorice, black fruit, lavender palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points
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By Richard Jennings
2/16/2011 (link) 86 points(Pietradolce Etna Archineri) Medium red color with pale meniscus; reduction, tart red fruit, charcoal, red currant nose; tight, tart red currant, herbal, charcoal palate; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Pietradolce
- Varietal Nerello Mascalese
- Designation Archineri
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Etna DOC
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 29 (46%)
- Consumed 34 (54%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- RegionSicily
- AppellationEtna DOC
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