{"product_id":"tornatore-etna-rosso-contrada-trimarchisa-2018","title":"Tornatore Etna Rosso Contrada Trimarchisa 2018","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Tornatore with a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eNerello Mascalese\u003c\/strong\u003e and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, this Etna Rosso displays a ruby colour with slight garnet reflections. On the nose, it offers wild berries, blue flowers, liquorice and a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is dynamic, with a pleasant acidity and fine-grained silky tannins. The savoury finish prolongs the spicy notes. It is excellent for pairing with \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex Mediterranean cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e, braised meats, game and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt originates in Verzella, in the territory of Castiglione di Sicilia, where the \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e of over forty years grow between 500 and 700 metres on volcanic and calcareous soils, enjoying an ideal microclimate between Etna and the Nebrodi mountains. The agronomic management is a true example of \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e on characteristic steep terraces. These plots, painstakingly carved out of ancient lava flows, are supported by traditional \u003cstrong\u003edry-stone walls\u003c\/strong\u003e made of lava stone, which preserve the land and impart profound complexity to the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins towards the end of October with manual harvesting and careful selection in the cellar. The partially crushed bunches are transferred into \u003cstrong\u003etruncated-cone wooden vats\u003c\/strong\u003e where fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature, supported by regular mechanical and manual punch-downs. After adequate maceration, the mass is subjected to a vertical press. The slow maturation process involves eighteen months of ageing in \u003cstrong\u003emedium-toast French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, alongside the use of concrete vats. The wine finally completes its evolution with a valuable \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e period of six months.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced on the volcanic slopes of Castiglione di Sicilia, Etna Rosso Contrada Trimarchisa celebrates the historic heritage of the Tornatore winery. This wine is the result of fascinating \u003cstrong\u003eheroic viticulture\u003c\/strong\u003e, with ancient vines cultivated on terraces carved out of the hard \u003cstrong\u003elava stone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2018 vintage offers a profound and authentic expression of the Etna region, already awarded prestigious \u003cstrong\u003einternational accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Tre Bicchieri from Gambero Rosso and an excellent score from James Suckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cantine Tornatore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44501680062635,"sku":"52349","price":46.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tornatore-etna-rosso-contrada-trimarchisa-2018_52349_1_faedabc1-c715-48a1-889b-06a40a4d8252.webp?v=1773735839","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-nl\/products\/tornatore-etna-rosso-contrada-trimarchisa-2018","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}