Pietradolce was founded in 2005 by brothers Mario and Michele Farro, who purchased 31 acres of historic vineyards in Solicchiata on the northern side of Mt. Etna. The vineyards are notable for their elevation, at 2,600 feet above sea level, and because many of their vines are pre-phylloxera dating to the late 19th century. With vineyards of sand, lava and gravel, the brothers choose to grow only grapes indigenous to the Mt. Etna region. Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Carricante are the primary grapes at Pietradolce. The estate makes red, white and a rosé. Gambero Rosso calls Pietradolce “one of the benchmarks of Etna territory…Elegant, with masterfully dosed oak, and well-judged extraction, their wines, from Nerello or Carricante, are unmistakable products of Etna and vintage.” In late 2015 Wine Advocate’s reviewer wrote that “Pietradolce is my new Etna darling. This estate has always been on my radar, but the wines have never tasted as good as they do now.” Some 24,000 bottles are made annually.