2023 Tornatore Etna Rosso

Tornatore Etna Rosso 2022

Tornatore Etna Rosso 2022 is a bright, light red wine with aromas of red berries, amarena, and black cherries. The palate is elegant and harmonious, with firm tannins that beautifully balance the rich fruit notes. The wine has a ripe, sultry character and offers a refined drinking experience.

The Tornatore wine estate

The Tornatore winery was founded by Francesco Tornatore, who originally worked in telecommunications. In the 21st century, he established an impressive winery in Castiglione di Sicilia, situated on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, on volcanic soil. The family history, however, dates back to 1865, when Francesco's great-grandfather was already planting vineyards. This rich history of over 150 years is combined with modern winemaking techniques.

High-altitude vineyards and native grapes

Tornatore's vineyards lie at an altitude of between 600 and 1000 meters, resulting in remarkable freshness and elegance in the wines. This location gives the red wines a Burgundian finesse, despite Sicily's warm climate. The estate works exclusively with indigenous grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for reds and Carricante for whites. All grapes are hand-picked, contributing to the high quality of the wine.

Vinification and maturation

In the wine cellar, great attention is paid to preserving the terroir. The wines are fermented in modern concrete vats and aged in large barrels, allowing for minimal oak use. This results in wines of exceptional precision, elegance, freshness, and drinkability, all of which are also affordable by Etna standards. The Tornatore Etna Rosso has quickly gained recognition, earning it three glasses at Gambero Rosso and receiving up to 95 points from James Suckling.