| Grape varieties |
5% Nerello Cappuccio, 95% Nerello Mascalese |
| Origin |
Castiglione di Sicilia (Catania), northern slope of Mount Etna. |
| Cultivation system |
Spurred cordon and espalier. |
| Harvest |
By hand, the second and third decade of October with small crates. Grapes are quickly brought to the winery where they are manually selected on a conveyor-belt. |
| Vinification |
Then they are destemmed, not completely crushed, and sent to concrete tanks, where they macerate for about 10-12 days at a temperature of 22-25°C. After fermentation, the grapes are left to macerate for a few days more, then the wine is separated from the grape skins, which are pressed with the traditional vertical press. |
| Ageing |
About 6 months in big wooden barrels and 3 months in the bottle. |
| On offer |
Price Tornatore Etna Rosso 2021 € 16.06
ex VAT
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