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Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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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
- Braised beef cheeks al Marsala The wine's firm tannins and dark-fruit density call for richly braised beef with Marsala's complementary character.More wines for beef stew →
- Wild mushroom pasta with truffle oil Volcanic mineral and cedar notes create a satisfying earthy dialogue with mushroom and truffle.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
- Aged Parmigiano Reggiano Firm tannins and mineral intensity balance the crystalline sharpness of aged Parmigiano.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Tornatore Trimarchisa
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. Braised beef cheeks al Marsala, Wild mushroom pasta with truffle oil, Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
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.
- 2012Trimarchisa introduced as Tornatore's prestige single-vineyard expression
Facts
- Producer
- Tornatore · visiting guide
- 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
Frequently asked about Tornatore Trimarchisa
What does Tornatore Trimarchisa taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, iron mineral, dried rose, tobacco. On the palate, cherry-plum, firm tannin, volcanic stone, cedar. Structurally medium-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long, mineral finish. 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.
When should I drink Tornatore Trimarchisa?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Tornatore Trimarchisa?
Braised beef cheeks al Marsala is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Wild mushroom pasta with truffle oil and Aged Parmigiano Reggiano. The wine's firm tannins and dark-fruit density call for richly braised beef with Marsala's complementary character.
What grapes are in Tornatore Trimarchisa?
The blend is Nerello Mascalese. The wine is classified as Etna Rosso DOC.
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