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Sicilian red wine produced from Nerello Mascalese grapes growm on the slopes of Mount Etna, Tornatore’s Pietrarizzo Etna Rosso is very smooth and complex with red fruit flavours, balsamic and herbal notes
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| Wine Style | Red Wine, Smooth Elegant Red |
|---|---|
| Grape Variety | Nerello Mascalese |
| Wine Region | Sicily |
| Country | Italy |
| ABV | 14.50% |
| Oaked | Yes |
| Cork | Yes |
| Lifestyle | Vegan, Certified Sustainable |
| Volume | 75cl |
| Drink By | 2027 |
This wine is sustainably produced (certified) from Nerello Mascalese grapes cultivated in the Pietrarizzo vineyard on the slopes of active volcano, Mount Etna. Tornatore use a mix of old and more modern practices in their wine-making and whilst Nerello Mascalese has a tendency to be very high in alcohol they try to rein it in and produce fruit-focused wines.
I tasted this wine a while ago and did not need to think twice when a customer asked if I could get hold of an Etna Rosso wine. It’s a little lighter in colour than some red wines, a little like a Pinot Noir but it’s full of complexity and different flavours; aside from the red fruits, there are balsamic, herbal and mineral notes. Vinified in concrete tanks to maintain the fruit focus, the wine is aged in large barrels and in bottle for three months before release. What is most striking is the texture of this wine, very smooth with soft tannins and a long-lasting finish.
This wine is so smooth with very soft tannins, high acidity and fruit flavours that it can be enjuoyed without food. But also recommended to drink with lamb, game, duck, goose, steak and other red meats, pancetta-based and tomato-based dishes
“Ruby red, delicate and incredibly balanced on the nose, clear hints of red berries, flowers, perfectly integrated to a minerality and evolution worthy of a great wine. Great structure on the mouth with a surprising drinkability and elegance.”
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