Cantine Tornatore
Etna Rosso Pietrarizzo 2021
| Denomination | DOC Etna Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Aging | Aged for over a year in wooden barrels and concrete tanks, followed by around 3 months in the bottle. |
- Identity: Etna Rosso DOC 2021, 100% Nerello Mascalese, 14.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Aromatic profile: notes of red fruits and flowers, delicate spiciness and pronounced volcanic minerality
- Vinification: hand-picked, 10–12 days maceration in wooden vats with punch-downs
- Ageing: over 12 months in wooden barrels and cement tanks, followed by 3 months in bottle
- Serving and pairings: serve at 16–18 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with grilled meats, ragù, cured meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tornatore Etna Rosso Pietrarizzo expresses the profound soul of the Etna territory, made from Nerello Mascalese grapes. This Sicilian red combines a solid structure with a pleasant smoothness. In the glass, it displays a pale ruby red colour, revealing clear aromas of wild strawberries, floral notes and a delicate spiciness. The palate is supported by lively freshness, ultra-fine tannins and a distinct volcanic mineral imprint that gives the wine dynamism. The finish, savoury and long-lasting, makes it perfect for pairing with grilled red meats, robust first courses and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This red originates in Contrada Pietrarizzo, from the vineyards of the Tornatore winery located in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slope of Etna. The vines, trained on trellises at seven hundred metres above sea level, benefit from significant temperature variations that favour excellent aromatic expression. The roots sink into volcanic soils, sandy and rocky, rich in slate and limestone. These conditions give the wine a vibrant gustatory tension and unmistakable savouriness, telling the story of a mountainous area cultivated with dedication since 1865.
How it is produced
The harvest is carried out by hand in October, with careful selection of the bunches. The grapes, destemmed and partially crushed, are transferred to truncated conical wooden vats for fermentation, accompanied by a maceration on the skins of about ten to twelve days with frequent manual punch-downs. This is followed by pressing using a traditional vertical press. The wine then matures slowly through a long ageing process in barrels and cement tanks, a fundamental process for shaping its structural finesse. A careful final resting period perfects its harmony, offering a red with an elegant profile and a clear territorial identity.
History and Curiosities
The Etna Rosso Pietrarizzo 2021 embodies the volcanic soul of the Tornatore winery, whose noble winemaking tradition dates back to 1865. Produced in the evocative setting of Castiglione di Sicilia, this wine expresses the strength of the land thanks to hand-harvested grapes. Awarded the prestigious 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, the wine matures in wooden and concrete barrels, then refines in the bottle to reveal an elegant structure, refined tannins and a marked minerality. A masterpiece with surprising drinkability that pays homage to the great Sicilian viticulture.
Awards
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2021
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2021
93/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1865
- Oenologist: Angelo Di Grazia
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 72
| Name | Tornatore Etna Rosso Pietrarizzo 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Cantine Tornatore |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Etna Rosso Pietrarizzo 2021 embodies the volcanic soul of the Tornatore winery, whose noble winemaking tradition dates back to 1865. Produced in the evocative setting of Castiglione di Sicilia, this wine expresses the strength of the land thanks to hand-harvested grapes. Awarded the prestigious 3 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso, the wine matures in wooden and concrete barrels, then refines in the bottle to reveal an elegant structure, refined tannins and a marked minerality. A masterpiece with surprising drinkability that pays homage to the great Sicilian viticulture. |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) |
| Soil composition | Sandy and rocky volcanic soils, with the presence of slate and limestone |
| Cultivation system | Trellis |
| Yield per hectare | 6,000 kg per hectare |
| Harvest | Second and third decade of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 22–25 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 10–12 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; fermentation and maceration (10–12 days) in truncated conical wooden vats with manual punching down; ageing in wooden barrels and cement tanks, then in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes are destemmed and partially crushed, then transferred to truncated conical wooden vats where they macerate for about 10–12 days at 22–25 °C, with manual punch-downs several times a day (using a pneumatic punch-down tool). After fermentation, they remain in contact with the skins for a few days, then the wine is separated from the pomace and pressed using a traditional vertical press. |
| Aging | Aged for over a year in wooden barrels and concrete tanks, followed by around 3 months in the bottle. |
| Year production | 350000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |