Pietradolce Etna Rosato 2014
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Michele Faro has the Etna rosé formula down pat. In fact, when some of my favorite Etna producers (Pietradolce, Graci and Girolamo Russo) started releasing their first Rosatos, I became immediately convinced that Italy's best rosés were being made on Etna. I still believe this to be true. The 2014 Etna Rosato opens to a pale pink color like the delicate color of the inside of an onion. The nose reveals beautiful definition with cranberry, wild sage and violets. Gorgeous mineral definition adds sharpness and focus.
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