{"title":"Cairrante","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"tornatore-etna-bianco","title":"Tornatore Etna White","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note Tornatore Etna Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePleasant hints of grapefruit, pomelo, apples, pears, white peach, and herbs. On the palate and nose, a pleasant taste and freshness with extraordinary minerality derived from the volcanic terroir. Light straw yellow with intense green reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTornatore Etna Bianco pairs well with spicy Asian dishes, grilled vegetables, risotto, sushi, tapas, and salads with grilled white fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tornatore wine estate was established by Francesco Tornatore, who earned his fortune in telecommunications. It was only in the 21st century that he created a magnificent wine estate in Castiglione di Sicilia. This is located on the north side of Mount Etna on volcanic soil. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Francesco's great-grandfather had already planted vineyards in 1865, so Tornatore can not only boast more than 150 years of experience, but there are also some old vineyards. Tornatore only wants to work with indigenous grape varieties, so Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for red and Carricante for white, including a manual harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSicily is quite warm, but Tornatore's vineyards are located so high up, between 600 and 1,000 meters, that the wine achieves a striking freshness and elegance as a result. Nothing is left to chance in the cellar, either, to produce great wines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine with respect for the terroir: the grapes are slowly pressed in a vertical press, and after fermentation in modern concrete vats, they mature for 3 months in large wooden casks. As a result, there is virtually no oak influence to be tasted in the wines. All in all, this yields very precise, elegant, fresh, and drinkable wines, which are also, by Etna standards, very pleasantly priced. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Bianco from \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tornatore\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eTornatore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a masterpiece in its own right. The volcanic terroir of Etna in Sicily, the altitude at which the grapes are grown, the manual harvesting, and the low-temperature fermentation are all elements that contribute to a great wine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine scores\/Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine has received quite a few accolades in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Parker: The Etna Bianco is excellent at capturing the bright and elegant side of the Carricante grape from Etna. The bouquet here shows citrus, lemon curd, and a touch of natural rubber that works wonders in terms of the wine's aromatic intensity. This is a very successful effort from a new producer and relatively young vines. Dried herbs, saffron, aniseed, and Sicilian wild fennel appear on the finish (89+ pts).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGambero Rosso: The Etna Bianco 2016 is excellent, bursting with fruit on the nose, lively and structured on the palate. (2 glasses)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: Lots of pears and apples as well as pomelo. Full, dense palate with zesty acidity and a fruity finish. (90 pts)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Enthusiast: With a few swirls of the glass, the intoxicating stone fruit is released. A lively interplay of green apple, lemon, mandarin, and white peach aromas framed by fresh acidity. 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The finish is long and refined, with fresh citrus and a hint of honey that linger elegantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco\u003c\/strong\u003e is particularly well-suited to dishes that highlight its freshness, minerality, and aromatic complexity. Think of grilled or pan-fried white fish, shellfish, ceviche, or mussels. Dishes with a touch of citrus, such as salads with orange or grapefruit, or fish with a fresh lemon sauce, also make a perfect match. Finally, it is an elegant partner for light meat dishes, such as chicken or poultry with refined, herbal preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tornatore wine estate was established by Francesco Tornatore, who made his fortune in telecommunications. It was not until the 21st century that he created a beautiful wine estate in Castiglione di Sicilia, located on the northern side of Mount Etna on volcanic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Francesco's great-grandfather had already planted vineyards in 1865, meaning Tornatore can not only boast over 150 years of experience, but also possesses some old vines. Tornatore works exclusively with native grape varieties, namely Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio for red, and Carricante for white, including manual harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSicily is quite warm, but Tornatore’s vineyards are located at such high altitudes, between 600 and 1,000 meters, that the wine achieves remarkable freshness and elegance. In the cellar, nothing is left to chance in the pursuit of making great wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEtna Pietrarizzo Bianco from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tornatore\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #B2002B\"\u003eTornatore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e winery is a masterpiece in its own right. The volcanic terroir of Etna in Sicily, the altitude at which the grapes are grown, the manual harvesting, and the low-temperature fermentation are all elements that contribute to a great wine. This wine is harvested by hand, fermented in large 50-hectoliter wooden vats, and aged for approximately five months on the lees (fecce), which provides extra complexity and a full texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine scores\/Awards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTannico rating 2022\/2023 90\/100\u003cbr\u003e95 points – Wine Enthusiast – 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e94 points – Wine Enthusiast – 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e93 points – James Suckling – 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e93 points – Antonio Galloni \/ Vinous – 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e91 points – Robert Parker \/ Wine Advocate – 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTre Bicchieri – Gambero Rosso – 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pietrarizzo is a pure Carricante from the northern slope of Mount Etna. The grapes grow on volcanic soils, and the wine is aged for approximately five months on fine lees in large oak vats. This creates a special combination of freshness, briny minerality, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tornatore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58944361693509,"sku":"P28972","price":26.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1078\/1183\/2133\/files\/5068d16b822a61e392904917fd8d1f55fb5355bf.jpg?v=1787299797"}],"url":"https:\/\/vechtstreekwijnen.nl\/en\/collections\/cairrante.oembed","provider":"Vechtstreek Wijnen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}