Acclaim

“A total seductress, the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens with a burst of sweet spices, tobacco, rubbed sage and crushed black cherries. This is fruit-focused and rich in style, yet still quite energetic. Velvety textures and masses of ripe wild berries swirl throughout. Despite the warmth of the vintage, the 2007 shines through its fresh acidity, leaving a tinge of minerality and framework of adolescent tannins that linger on. This is in a lovely place today with no fear of decline. The 2007 is a showboat.” -Eric Guido, Vinous, Oct. 2024

“This wine shows a touch of skin contact, with its pale pink color. Not wanting to be run of the mill, this wine is all mineral and salty, with a cheeky cherry note that’s not afraid to stand out. The finish is where this wine really struts its stuff, popping off like a firecracker. Fresh, daring, and totally irresistible.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2024

“Dark cherry, violet and spice box on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity on the palate and lightly grainy tannins. Vegan. Try now or in 2025.” – James Suckling, Sept. 2024

“The nose is reserved, with hidden depths of dark cherry and plum waiting to be unveiled, gradually peeking out from behind a veil of vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is initially soft and rounded before the ripe, structured tannins make their presence known. Flavors of licorice root, cherry, and blackberry emerge, contributing to the wine’s lush and enjoyable youthful character. Drink Now” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 2024

The Pietradolce 2021 Santo Spirito Etna Rosso is a staggeringly charismatic
wine. The nose alone makes you want to dive in thanks to its compelling
aromas of rose, lavender, Mediterranean brush, pine, dark spice, eucalyptus and a whiff of black olive. Smooth and all about finesse, the delicious
palate delivers mature Morello cherry, bramble berry, blood orange, saline
and almond before a licorice close. Tightly woven, velvety tannins and fresh
acidity provide structure and beautiful balance. What a gorgeous wine. Drink
2026–2036. Abv: 14% Kerin O’Keefe August 2025 kerinokeefe.co

The Pietradolce 2021 Santo Spirito Etna Rosso is a staggeringly charismatic
wine. The nose alone makes you want to dive in thanks to its compelling
aromas of rose, lavender, Mediterranean brush, pine, dark spice, eucalyptus and a whiff of black olive. Smooth and all about finesse, the delicious
palate delivers mature Morello cherry, bramble berry, blood orange, saline
and almond before a licorice close. Tightly woven, velvety tannins and fresh
acidity provide structure and beautiful balance. What a gorgeous wine. Drink
2026–2036. Abv: 14% Kerin O’Keefe August 2025 kerinokeefe.co

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. Abv: 14.5% Kerin O’Keefe August 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com

Made with Nerello Mascalese planted 700m above sea level, the 2024 Etna Rosato from Pietradolce is loaded with finesse while great energy lifts savory flavors of pomegranate, peach pit, white pepper and orange drop before a saline finish. Vibrant acidity lends racy tension. Drink. Abv: 13% Kerin O’Keefe August 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com