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Tornatore

Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco

Name: Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco
Brand: Tornatore
Price: 49.97 USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Italy, Sicily

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco is a premium white wine produced by Tornatore, a renowned winery located in Etna region of Sicily, Italy. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Pietrarizzo vineyard, which is situated on the slopes of Mount Etna and benefits from the volcanic soil and cool climate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and purity of the fruit. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of the local Carricante grape variety, with notes of citrus, white flowers, and minerality. Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco is a perfect match for seafood, grilled vegetables, and light pasta dishes.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco is a delightful white wine from Sicily, Italy.On the nose, it has enticing aromas of lemon, green apple, and white flowers. On the palate, it has a nice balance of acidity and minerality, with flavors of citrus, green apple, white peach and a hint of almond. The finish is long and vibrant with inviting notes of lemon and citrus. Overall, this is an enjoyable and refreshing white wine with a good complexity.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Searing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Carricante

ORIGINS

Winery: Tornatore

Region: Sicily

Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture. Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Reviews