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Structure

Bodylight
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryCrisp, Clean, Refreshing finish

Aroma: white blossom, lemon, light mineral, pear

Palate: citrus, pear, saline mineral, clean finish

Tornatore's Etna Bianco is a fresh, straightforward expression of the large single-vineyard estate's Carricante and Catarratto: floral, citrus-forward and mineral-clean.

What it pairs with

  • Insalata di polpo fresco Saline mineral and citrus freshness complement the oceanic flavours of fresh octopus.
  • Fritto misto di pesce siciliano Crisp acidity and light body are ideal with Sicilian mixed fried seafood.More wines for fish →
  • Bruschetta with fresh ricotta and olive oil Floral freshness and citrus notes pair with the mild creaminess of fresh ricotta.More wines for cheese →

With cheese

Ragusano Our pick The consortium's page on use suggests Etna Bianco as its example of a Sicilian white for Ragusano. Its citrus and saline minerality lift the sweet young cheese and answer the almond note the consortium finds in long-aged wheels.

How to serve Tornatore Etna Bianco

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Insalata di polpo fresco, Fritto misto di pesce siciliano, Bruschetta with fresh ricotta and olive oil. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Tornatore added an Etna Bianco to the range in 2007 as consumer interest in Sicilian whites grew, drawing on Carricante and Catarratto from the north-slope single-vineyard holdings. The wine provides a fresh, affordable entry into Etna Bianco.

  1. 2007First Tornatore Etna Bianco vintage

Facts

Producer
Tornatore · visiting guide
Grapes
Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%)
Classification
Etna Bianco DOC
Oak
Stainless steel
ABV
12.5%
Price
€15-24 at retail
Drinking window
1-5 from vintage
First vintage
2007

Frequently asked about Tornatore Etna Bianco

What does Tornatore Etna Bianco taste like?

On the nose, white blossom, lemon, light mineral, pear. On the palate, citrus, pear, saline mineral, clean finish. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a crisp, clean, refreshing finish. Tornatore's Etna Bianco is a fresh, straightforward expression of the large single-vineyard estate's Carricante and Catarratto: floral, citrus-forward and mineral-clean.

When should I drink Tornatore Etna Bianco?

Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Tornatore Etna Bianco?

Insalata di polpo fresco is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Fritto misto di pesce siciliano and Bruschetta with fresh ricotta and olive oil. Saline mineral and citrus freshness complement the oceanic flavours of fresh octopus.

What grapes are in Tornatore Etna Bianco?

The blend is Carricante (80%), Catarratto (20%). The wine is classified as Etna Bianco DOC.

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