TornatorePietrarizzo Etna Rosso 2017

Product code: 13701
£25.60 inc VAT
£153.60 / case of 6
Italy
Red Wine from
Sicily, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Etna
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Tornatore
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Grape: 100% Nerello Mascalese
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Etna
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Tornatore
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Nerello Mascalese
Grape: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Product Notes

The Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Rosso wine hails from the prestigious vineyards of Sicily, Italy. This exquisite red wine enchants with its vibrant ruby red hue and a delicate bouquet of wild berries, herbs, and spices. It possesses an impressive complexity, revealing layers of ripe cherry and raspberry, underpinned by smoky, volcanic nuances - a testament to the volcanic soil of Mt. Etna. A wine of smooth structure and finely-tuned balance, Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Rosso flaunts a bright, fresh acidity and lingering finish that makes it an excellent accompaniment to rich meat dishes and hearty pastas.

Tasting Notes

This wine has a delicate aromas of ripe red vherry and strawberry, violet and savoury spice. Robust ripe tannins on the palate, with an elegant fresh finish.

About the Winery

Tornatore

Established in the heart of Sicily, Tornatore winery epitomises the rich tradition and pristine quality of Italian wines. Situated on the fertile north side of the majestic Mount Etna, the Tornatore family has been the custodian of vibrant vineyards since 1865, making them one of the oldest wine-producing families on the island.

Boasting a vineyard that covers over 46 hectares of land, Tornatore produces some of the finest examples of Etna Bianco and Etna Rosso. With meticulous care for their vines to ensure the best possible outcome, these wines come from indigenous Sicilian grape varieties Nebbiolo and Carricante.

The winery itself is a contemporary marvel, juxtaposed with the rich historical backdrop of Sicily. The high-tech production methods, offering controlled temperature fermentation and state-of-the-art bottling facilities, combine seamlessly with time-honoured techniques, yielding wines that are both modern and timeless.

Key to Tornatore's winemaking philosophy is a harmonious relationship with the environment. Sustainable practices are at the heart of their operations, indicating, a deep respect not only for heritage but also for the future. After all preserving the unique terroir of Mount Etna is essential to producing their distinct wines with their robust mineral character and complex, layered aromas.

The experience of visiting Tornatore isn't confined to wines alone. Apart from the opportunity to taste their award-winning wines, the winery offers guided tours that offer a glimpse into the Tornatore family's rich winemaking history and dedication; to sustainably producing wines.

In a world where production often overtakes tradition, Tornatore winery stands tall - a beacon of Italian authenticity. Its wines embody the Sicilian spirit: lavish and unpretentious, filled with passion and refinement. And under the watchful eye of Mount Etna, Tornatore continues to produce wines that captivate global connoisseurs with each glass they sip.

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