LUX Wines has secured exclusive rights to distribute Italy’s Tornatore wines across the US from January next year.

Situated in the Sicilian town of Castiglione di Sicilia on the northeastern slopes of an active volcano, Tornatore is a family-owned winery that produces a range of complex and distinctive wines.

Mt Etna is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and the fourth largest wine-producing region in Italy. The area remains cool due to sea breezes and high elevation, making it capable of preserving acidity, improving structure, and bringing complexity to Tornatore wines.

The fertile and well-drained volcanic soils of the region are also suitable for viticulture.

“Tornatore currently derives all the raw materials for its products from the vine plantations located within a few kilometres of the winery and surrounding areas.”

The native red Nerello Mascalese and white Carricante grapes grown on Mt Etna’s slopes are used to make Tornatore’s single vineyard and regional blends.

Gallo Premium Wine Division vice-president Joseph Gallo said: “Although the number of wineries on Mt. Etna continues to rise due to the region’s increasing popularity, the Tornatore family has been there for generations.

“Their deep understanding and respect for the land is evident in their beautifully structured and balanced wines.”

Tornatore currently derives all the raw materials for its products from the vine plantations located within a few kilometres of the winery and surrounding areas.