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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, herbs, volcanic mineral, rose
Palate: tart cherry, light herbs, saline mineral, medium tannin
Tornatore's estate Etna Rosso from what the family claims is the largest single-vineyard in the Etna DOC: approachable Nerello Mascalese with typical volcanic mineral character and fresh herb notes.
What it pairs with
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Pasta al ragu di maiale
The wine's herb freshness and medium body complement sweet pork ragu. -
Pizza with Sicilian sausage and peppers
Everyday Sicilian pairing showcasing the wine's approachability. -
Grilled chicken with lemon and capers
Light herbs and medium body pair naturally with simple grilled poultry.
How to serve Tornatore Etna Rosso
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta al ragu di maiale, Pizza with Sicilian sausage and peppers, Grilled chicken with lemon and capers. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Tornatore family has farmed on Etna since 1865, with a large single-vineyard block in Castiglione di Sicilia. The modern estate bottling was established in 2005 after the family upgraded its winemaking facilities, drawing on the extensive single-vineyard holdings to produce a broad range of Etna DOC wines.
- 1865: Tornatore family begins farming on Etna
- 2005: Modern estate bottling launched with professional winemaking upgrade
Facts
- Producer
- Tornatore · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%)
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 12 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- €18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Tornatore Etna Rosso
What does Tornatore Etna Rosso taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, herbs, volcanic mineral, rose. On the palate, tart cherry, light herbs, saline mineral, medium tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a clean, herbal, medium length finish. Tornatore's estate Etna Rosso from what the family claims is the largest single-vineyard in the Etna DOC: approachable Nerello Mascalese with typical volcanic mineral character and fresh herb notes.
When should I drink Tornatore Etna Rosso?
Drink 3-12 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 Rosso?
Pasta al ragu di maiale is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pizza with Sicilian sausage and peppers and Grilled chicken with lemon and capers. The wine's herb freshness and medium body complement sweet pork ragu.
What grapes are in Tornatore Etna Rosso?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese (90%), Nerello Cappuccio (10%). The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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