Collection: Tornatore
Italy - Sicily
[One of Etna's largest landowners]
The Tornatore family has owned vineyards at the foot of Mount Etna since the 1930s and in Castiglione di Sicilia since 1865. Today, they own 60 hectares of vineyards at an altitude of 550-700m, making them one of the largest estates in the Etna DOC.
The vineyards are located on the north side of Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe. The soil is volcanic, derived from lava blocks, ash and lapilli. The climate is mild, influenced by the Nebrodi mountain range.
The harvest and grape selection are done by hand, and the wine is aged in oak barrels in underground cellars with walls and floors lined with Etna basalt.Using renewable energy, the winery is highly modern, yet with minimal environmental impact and maximum respect for the surrounding environment.
In addition, we are working to transition to organic farming and are creating a system where chemicals are not used in the vineyards.
