{"product_id":"tornatore-etna-bianco-zottorinotto-2024","title":"Tornatore Etna Bianco Zottorinotto 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTornatore Etna Bianco Zottorinotto\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e that expresses the authenticity of Sicilian viticulture through the use of Carricante grapes. In the glass, it stands out for its straw yellow colour enriched with bright golden reflections. The aromatic profile is intense, with hints of vanilla and honey intertwined with notes of broom flowers and ripe yellow peach. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, harmonised by a pronounced savouriness and refined persistence. It is an ideal companion for fish dishes and flavourful cheeses, best served at a temperature between ten and twelve degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white originates on the northern slope of the volcano, in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia. The vineyards, managed according to organic farming principles, are trained using the spur-pruned cordon method on deep \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental element that gives the wine a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003emineral tension\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tornatore has been operating in these lands since 1865, overseeing every stage of production to enhance the characteristics of the grape variety. The unbreakable bond with the \u003cstrong\u003eEtna\u003c\/strong\u003e area ensures a distinctive character and a close connection with its place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins in autumn with a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by the selection of the best bunches. The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed to preserve the quality of the must. Fermentation occurs spontaneously, without temperature control, inside \u003cstrong\u003eacacia barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subsequently, the wine rests on the fine lees for eight months to enrich its aromatic range. Ageing continues in the same barrels for a further eight months, concluding with a \u003cstrong\u003efinal rest\u003c\/strong\u003e of six months that shapes its ultimate elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the volcanic slopes of Castiglione di Sicilia, the historic Tornatore winery produces a superb \u003cstrong\u003eEtna Bianco DOC 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e, made exclusively from Carricante grapes grown organically. Following a meticulous manual harvest, the refined \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in acacia barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e on fine lees for eight months releases enveloping aromas of broom, ripe yellow peach and honey. Praised by critics such as James Suckling and Robert Parker, this wine caresses the palate with \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e and intense minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cantine Tornatore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47779251945643,"sku":"62608","price":34.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-fi\/products\/tornatore-etna-bianco-zottorinotto-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}