Etna Rosso DOC Tornatore Wines

Etna Rosso DOC 2021 Tornatore Wines

Etna Rosso Tornatore is a blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Nerello Mascalese gives this juicy red wine elegance and refinement, while Nerello Cappuccio gives it body and structure. Produced in Castiglione di Sicilia, on the unique lava soil of Etna, Etna Rosso by Tornatore is a mineral, savory wine with a fruity and spicy bouquet that is impossible to give up. An excellent versatile wine to drink every day, capable of evolving over time.

Denomination: Etna Rosso DOC

Type: Still red wine

Grape Variety: Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio

Production area: northern side of Etna, municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia

Soil: volcanic

Climate: strong temperature variation between day and night

Training system: counter-espalier

Type of pruning: spurred cordon

Grape yield per hectare: 70 quintals

Harvest: manual, in small boxes, during the second and third ten days of October

Vinification: the grapes harvested manually in small boxes quickly arrive in the cellar where they are subjected to manual selection on a belt. After destemming and light pressing, the grapes are sent to concrete tanks

Fermentation: in concrete tanks for approximately 10-12 days at a temperature of 22-25°C. Once fermentation is complete, the grapes remain to macerate for a few more days and are then drawn off and pressed with a traditional vertical press

Ageing: at least 6 months in large wooden barrels

Bottle refinement: 3 months

Alcohol content: 14% vol

Colour: pale ruby red with faint violet reflections

Nose: fruity bouquet with aromas of small red fruits, morello cherries and black cherries

Palate: savory, surprisingly full with balanced tannicity. The finish is long and persistent

Pairings: perfect red wine with platters of cured meats and cheeses, first and second courses of meat, roasts, grilled meats and white meats

Serving temperature: 18-20°C

Longevity: 4-5 years

Produced and bottled by the winemaker Azienda Agricola Francesco Tornatore – Via Pietramarina, 8 – 95012 Castiglione di Sicilia (CT) - Italy