COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
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 landmark red wine from the Barbanera estate, crafted to celebrate the winery's 80th anniversary (1938–2018). Produced in the scenic hills of southern Tuscany near Cetona, this wine represents a modern, innovative bridge between traditional Tuscan viticulture and contemporary winemaking. Under the guidance of the Barbanera family, the estate combines decades of heritage with sustainable practices, including a fully solar-powered production facility. Eterno has garnered significant critical acclaim, frequently receiving near-perfect scores from top Italian wine critics for its exceptional quality and distinctive character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Launched to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Barbanera winery, founded in 1938.
Fact 02
Consistently receives 98 points from renowned Italian wine critic Luca Maroni.
Fact 03
Won the 'Miglior Design Bottiglia Vini Rossi Fermi' award for its elegant bottle design.
Fact 04
Produced in a state-of-the-art facility that has been 100% solar-powered since 2018.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Eterno utilizes a partial appassimento method. Grapes are left on the vines past the normal harvest window to undergo slight over-ripening and dehydration, which concentrates sugars, color, and flavor compounds. Following a careful hand-harvest, the grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using selected local yeasts to preserve vibrant fruit aromatics. The wine is then aged for six months in small oak barriques, which rounds out the tannic structure and imparts subtle sweet spice and toasted notes.
