2025 Tornatore Etna Bianco
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Body: medium-bodied. Like most white wines from ; 12.5% alcohol.
Acidity: high. from the temperate climate of .
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The Tornatore Etna Bianco is a beautiful, mineral white Etna with a good price-quality ratio. Made from the Sicilian Etna grape, Carricante, which is known for its beautiful acidity. The wine has not been exposed to wood and has matured on its own yeasts (sur lie). The wine has a golden-yellow color with green reflections. The expressive nose reveals notes of grapefruit, white peach, and spices. The taste is rich, with a pleasant mineral tone, resulting in exuberant freshness!
The Tornatore wine estate
The Tornatore wine estate was founded by Francesco Tornatore, who was originally active in telecommunications. In the 21st century, he established an impressive wine estate in Castiglione di Sicilia, situated on the north side of Mount Etna, on volcanic soil. However, the family history dates back to 1865, when Francesco's great-grandfather was already planting vineyards. This rich history of more than 150 years is combined with modern viticulture techniques.
High-altitude vineyards and indigenous grapes
The Tornatore vineyards are situated at an altitude between 600 and 1,000 meters, which ensures remarkable freshness and elegance in the wines. This location lends the red wines a Burgundy-like finesse, despite the warm climate of Sicily. The estate works exclusively with indigenous grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for red wines, and Carricante for white wines. All grapes are hand-picked, which contributes to the high quality of the wine.
Vinification and aging
In the wine cellar, great attention is paid to preserving the terroir. The wines are fermented in modern concrete vats and aged in large oak barrels, meaning there is little oak influence on the taste of the wine. This results in very precise, elegant, fresh, and easy-drinking wines that are also affordable by Etna standards. The Tornatore Etna Rosso has quickly gained recognition, with, for example, three glasses from Gambero Rosso and up to 95 points from James Suckling.
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Located on the fertile northern slopes of Mount Etna, the Tornatore winery boasts 100 hectares of lush land, with the largest expanse of vineyards in the Etna Doc area, olive groves and hazelnut orchards. Representing Sicilian excellence and tradition, our winery cultivates native varieties in historic districts, combining traditional methods and modern technology to produce superior wines. Our passion for wine is reflected in every bottle, celebrating the uniqueness of Etna’s terroir.
Making wine under the Volcano is not easy, yet for those who succeed, it is the most rewarding thing there is. The Tornatore winery stands on the fertile northern slope of Mount Etna, whose lands, caressed by significant temperature ranges due to the proximity of the Nebrodi Mountains, are home to vines that sink into a unique terroir, shaped by the activity of Europe’s highest volcano. The magical combination of terroir, climate and production wisdom makes Etna’s northern slope an ideal area for the production of unique wines of exceptional complexity and sensory richness.
Deze Tornatore Etna Bianco toont een verfijnde minerale kern met levendige frisse zuren, aroma's van grapefruit en witte perzik en een subtiele gistigheid door rijping sur lie die de wijn een rijke, zwoel-frisse structuur geeft. Daardoor sluit hij prachtig aan bij witte vis, schelp- en schaaldieren, sushi en lichte salades: de scherpe zuren en mineraliteit snijden door vettigheid heen en versterken delicate zeevruchtensmaken, terwijl de frisse fruittonen fris tegen kruiden en citrus contrasteren; nog beter wordt het met eenvoudige bereidingen zoals licht gegrilde of snel aangebraaide vis, ceviche of sashimi en salades met een citroen- of olijfolie-dressing.
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