Cantine Tornatore
Etna Bianco 2025
| Denomination | DOC Etna Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Aging | Resting on fine lees for approximately 3 months; ageing/maturation for 4 to 6 months in stainless steel and concrete tanks. |
- Grape variety and designation: 100% Carricante grapes, Etna Bianco DOC, 2025 vintage
- Aromatic profile: hints of green apple, white peach, citrus, aromatic herbs and mint
- Tasting characteristics: vibrant freshness, volcanic minerality, saline and taut finish
- Winemaking: hand-harvested, fermentation at 15-16°C, 3 months on the fine lees
- Food pairing and service: recommended with fish and shellfish dishes; serving temperature 12°C
Description
What type of wine it is
Etna Bianco DOC by Tornatore is a Sicilian white wine that expresses the character of the Carricante grape variety. Aged in steel and concrete tanks, it offers aromas of green apple, white peach, and citrus fruits with subtle hints of mint. On the palate, it stands out for its vibrant volcanic minerality and distinct freshness, offering a taut sip that concludes with a saline finish. This fresh and mineral wine is the ideal pairing for seafood, shellfish, poultry, and medium-aged cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slope of Mount Etna. The vines are trained using the vertical trellis system on natural terraces, set in deep volcanic soils rich in minerals that give the wine its typical savoury character. The Mediterranean climate is characterised by significant diurnal temperature variations, favoured by the proximity of the Nebrodi Mountains. These conditions ensure balanced ripening and limited yields, resulting in a defined and elegant flavour profile.
How it is produced
Production begins in October with a manual harvest. After destemming and soft pressing, the must undergoes cold settling. Temperature-controlled fermentation preserves the aromatic integrity of the Carricante grape. This is followed by ageing on fine lees for about three months, a fundamental phase for adding texture and volume to the palate. Ageing concludes in steel and concrete tanks, excluding the use of barrels to enhance the pure territorial freshness of the wine.
History and interesting facts
Active in Castiglione di Sicilia since 1865, Cantine Tornatore celebrates the volcanic terroir with an exceptional Etna Bianco DOC. Under the guidance of oenologist Angelo Di Grazia, the winery combines long-standing tradition with environmentally friendly practices, boasting organic and sustainable certifications. The deep bond with nature and the history of this estate is sealed by excellent international scores awarded by wine critics.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1865
- Oenologist: Angelo Di Grazia
- Bottles produced: 350.000
- Hectares: 72
| Name | Tornatore Etna Bianco 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Etna DOC |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carricante |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Cantine Tornatore |
| Story | History and interesting facts Active in Castiglione di Sicilia since 1865, Cantine Tornatore celebrates the volcanic terroir with an exceptional Etna Bianco DOC. Under the guidance of oenologist Angelo Di Grazia, the winery combines long-standing tradition with environmentally friendly practices, boasting organic and sustainable certifications. The deep bond with nature and the history of this estate is sealed by excellent international scores awarded by wine critics. |
| Origin | Castiglione di Sicilia (province of Catania), on the northern slopes of Mount Etna, Sicily, Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich volcanic soils |
| Cultivation system | Epaulette |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | The second ten days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 15–16 °C |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; destemming and light crushing; soft pressing; cold settling of the must; fermentation at 15–16 °C; ageing on the fine lees; maturation for 4–6 months in stainless steel and concrete tanks. |
| Wine making | Grapes hand-harvested, destemmed and lightly crushed; gentle pressing; cold clarification/settling of the must; temperature-controlled fermentation (15–16 °C); aged on fine lees for approximately 3 months; ageing/maturation for 4–6 months in stainless steel and concrete tanks. |
| Aging | Resting on fine lees for approximately 3 months; ageing/maturation for 4 to 6 months in stainless steel and concrete tanks. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |