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Etna Bianco DOC wine — Tornatore winery — Dionysus
WhiteEtnaDOC

Etna Bianco DOC

by Tornatore · Sicily, Italy

AppellationEtnaDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesCarricante
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for1–4 years
Bottled in0.75 l
TornatoreSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit grows in volcanic soils at 650 m above sea level on the northern side of the volcano. Yields are around 70 quintals per hectare.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in the second ten days of October. They go quickly to the winery in small crates and are hand-sorted on a special selection belt. After destemming and light crushing they are pressed. The gently pressed must is cold-settled, then fermented at a controlled 15–16 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests on fine lees for 3 months in stainless steel and concrete tanks.

Tasting profile

Elegant.

Vintage notes

The 2024 vintage is expected to be at its peak from 2025 to 2028.