COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Barbanera
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Eterno is a modern Tuscan red blend crafted by the Barbanera family, who have been making wine in the region since 1938. Part of their 'Celebration' line, this wine represents an experimental approach to traditional Tuscan winemaking, designed to surprise and delight with its velvety texture and approachable style. The estate, located near Cetona in southern Tuscany, is highly acclaimed, frequently earning accolades for its exceptional quality-to-price ratio.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Eterno is part of Barbanera's 'Celebration' line, which won an award for the Best Bottle Design for Still Red Wines in 2019.
Fact 02
The wine regularly scores exceptionally high with Italian critic Luca Maroni, receiving 98 points for the 2019 vintage.
Fact 03
It utilizes a partial appassimento technique, a method more famous in Veneto but used here to add Tuscan richness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Eterno involves a partial appassimento technique, where a portion of the grapes are left to wither slightly on the vine to concentrate sugars and flavors. Following a careful harvest, the grapes undergo temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration on the skins to extract rich color and soft tannins. The wine is then aged in large oak casks ('grosses Holzfass') to polish its structure and integrate subtle oak characteristics before bottling.
