Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Rosso 2019
Etna Rosso “Contrada Pietrarizzo” is a pure Nerello Mascalese, produced in the Tornatore estate’s cru of the same name, historically known among the absolute best for the sublime quality of its grapes. Aging in large barrels preserves the elegant varietal heritage of Etna’s noble grape variety, leaving unaltered its characteristics founded on the delicacy of small berries, accompanied by fine tannins and pleasant freshness. A red that impresses with its refinement and personality, marked by the typical mineral notes of volcanic sand soils.
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.
After the grapes are harvested by hand in small crates they are quickly brought to the winery where they are manually selected on a belt-conveyor. Then they are destemmed and not completely crushed, and sent to truncated cone shaped wooden vat, where they macerate for about 10/12 days at a temperature of 22/25 °C. On a daily basis, many times per day, the grapes on maceration are manually punched down with the usage of a pneumatic fulling machine. After fermentation, the grapes are left to macerate for few days more, than wine is separated from grape skins, which are pressed with a traditional vertical press. The wine obtained is aged in wooden barrels of 25 hectoliter for 12 month before being bottled.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
| Appellation | Etna Rosso |
| Alcohol | 14.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | ITALY |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
