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.
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
- 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