In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, iron mineral, dried rose, tobacco
Palate: cherry-plum, firm tannin, volcanic stone, cedar
Trimarchisa is Tornatore's top single-vineyard Etna Rosso from an old-vine parcel within the estate's large holdings: firmer in structure and darker in fruit than the estate red, with a mineral complexity that rewards several years of ageing.
What it pairs with
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Braised beef cheeks al Marsala
The wine's firm tannins and dark-fruit density call for richly braised beef with Marsala's complementary character. -
Wild mushroom pasta with truffle oil
Volcanic mineral and cedar notes create a satisfying earthy dialogue with mushroom and truffle. -
Aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Firm tannins and mineral intensity balance the crystalline sharpness of aged Parmigiano.
History
Trimarchisa is the prestige expression from Tornatore's large single-vineyard block, a designated old-vine parcel selected for its exceptional mineral depth. Introduced in 2012 to create a quality tier above the estate Etna Rosso, the wine showcases what the Castiglione di Sicilia zone can achieve with careful vineyard selection.
- 2012 — Trimarchisa introduced as Tornatore's prestige single-vineyard expression
Facts
- Producer
- Tornatore
- Grapes
- Nerello Mascalese
- Classification
- Etna Rosso DOC
- Oak
- 18 months in large Slavonian oak botti
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- €35-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2012