{"product_id":"tornatore-etna-bianco-pietrarizzo-2023","title":"Tornatore Etna Bianco Pietrarizzo 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Bianco Pietrarizzo by Tornatore is a still white wine created from a blend of \u003cstrong\u003eCarricante\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCatarratto Bianco Comune\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. It displays an intense straw yellow colour with subtle greenish highlights. On the nose, it offers delightful aromas of exotic fruit, with prominent notes of grapefruit and white peach. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003epronounced mineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and marked savouriness, well balanced by a pleasant softness. Thanks to its complexity, it is ideal for accompanying starters and \u003cstrong\u003emain courses based on fish\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when served well chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction takes place in Sicily, within the renowned Pietrarizzo district, in the Etna area. The vineyards are located on the \u003cstrong\u003enorthern slope of the volcano\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, and are cultivated using the spur cordon system. The Tornatore winery enhances the influence of the \u003cstrong\u003evolcanic soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, which impart a strong territorial identity to the grapes. This unique pedoclimatic environment, combined with careful yield management, is reflected in the vibrant \u003cstrong\u003egustatory tension\u003c\/strong\u003e that characterises the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in the second half of October, followed by a meticulous selection of the grapes upon arrival at the winery. After destemming and gentle crushing, soft pressing is carried out. The must ferments at a controlled temperature in \u003cstrong\u003eoak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subsequently, the structure is enhanced through \u003cstrong\u003eageing on fine lees\u003c\/strong\u003e for about five months. The process continues with a further period in barrels for another five months and a final resting period, aimed at achieving perfect organoleptic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced on the northern slope of the volcano, in Castiglione di Sicilia, this wine reflects the deep dedication of the Tornatore winery, which has been connected to this land since 1865. The historic district of \u003cstrong\u003ePietrarizzo\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most prized crus of the entire \u003cstrong\u003eEtna DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e denomination, capable of offering excellent grapes, rigorously selected by hand. The elegant 2023 vintage, awarded the Tre Bicchieri by Gambero Rosso, envelops the palate with gentle notes of white peach and a vibrant \u003cstrong\u003emineral freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing a complex and authentically volcanic tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cantine Tornatore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45598845403307,"sku":"58149","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tornatore-etna-bianco-pietrarizzo-2023_58149_1_5b4f2a20-1b68-49d2-9d1f-5d583bd271cb.webp?v=1773779437","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/products\/tornatore-etna-bianco-pietrarizzo-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}