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Scents of green apple and grapefruit are mingled with atypical notes of aromatic herbs and flint, which are easily found on the palate with an invigorating lemony finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tornatore family has been working the vineyards and terroir of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slopes of the Etna volcano, since the 1930s. Today, the family owns 60 hectares, situated between 550 and 700m above sea level, making it one of the largest DOC Etna estates. The winery was built with low environmental impact and features state-of-the-art equipment. Renewable energy sources are used for its operation. 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From this volcanic soil, a mixture of lava masses, ashes and lapilli accumulated over the centuries, emerge Carricante and Cataratto grapes skilfully blended to produce this Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested by hand and vinified in oak barrels at controlled temperatures. The wine then rests on its lees for around 5 months before bottling. The result is an Etna Bianco DOC characterized by vibrant freshness and delicious minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA straw-yellow wine with light greenish tints, Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Bianco offers slightly mentholated mineral notes typical of high-altitude wines. On the nose, you'll find the exotic fruit aromas, with citrus notes and herbaceous touches, characteristic of Carricante. The palate is pure, fresh and deep, with a persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tornatore family has been working the vineyards and terroir of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slopes of the Etna volcano, since the 1930s. Today, the family owns 60 hectares, situated between 550 and 700m above sea level, making it one of the largest DOC Etna estates. The winery was built with low environmental impact and features state-of-the-art equipment. Renewable energy sources are used for its operation. 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The terroir lies at an altitude of 650 meters and production is very limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter being harvested by hand, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery, where they undergo a strict selection process. They are then destemmed, gently crushed and fermented at controlled temperatures. Lastly, the wine is aged in concrete vats and oak barrels for 12 months, followed by at least 3 months' aging in bottles. The result is a perfect combination of the aromatic fullness of the grapes and the complexity of oak ageing. Without a doubt, Tornatore Pietrarizzo Etna Rosso is a red wine that represents everything that is good in Sicily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and smooth, Pietrarizzo Rosso opens with a seductive nose of wild berries, rose and violet. On the palate, notes of mountain strawberry, red cherry, dried herbs and spices mingle with those of wet stone before a long, silky finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tornatore family has been working the vineyards and terroir of Castiglione di Sicilia, on the northern slopes of the Etna volcano, since the 1930s. Today, the family owns 60 hectares, situated between 550 and 700m above sea level, making it one of the largest DOC Etna estates. The winery was built with low environmental impact and features state-of-the-art equipment. Renewable energy sources are used for its operation. 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On the palate, Grillo has good balance and fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLumà Grillo is deep yellow with golden highlights. This wine expresses itself through aromas of white peach, grapefruit, yellow lemon, pear, apple, melon, almond, acacia flowers and a few mineral notes. A wine full of freshness, harmonious and delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellaro, a land in Sicily where vines have found their paradise. The estate gives the impression of being far from everything. In Sicily, it's customary to make wines that reflect the terroir, with total respect for nature and the authenticity of the products. 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Peaty, toasty aromas are also present. The finish is powerful and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the Planeta winery is located in Sambuca di Sicilia, in the south-western corner of the island, and its origins date back to the 16th century. However, it wasn't until the mid-1980s that Diego Planeta embarked on his oenological adventure, succeeding in making Planeta one of the region's most dynamic vineyards and Sicily's leading wine producer. His ambition has always been to create the perfect alliance between grape variety and terroir. Today, Planeta has several estates scattered across the island's main winegrowing areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ulmo and Maroccoli plots, from which the grapes for this Planeta Chardonnay come, are unique in their aspect and terroir. 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