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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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
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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. -
Bruschetta with fresh ricotta and olive oil
Floral freshness and citrus notes pair with the mild creaminess of fresh ricotta.
How to serve Tornatore Etna Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 2007: First 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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