Rosa Caolino IGT 2024

Wine Description for Rosa Caolino IGT 2024 by Tenuta di Castellaro

Colour & Appearance

Luminous salmon pink with seductive orange reflections – a rosé that already hints at its volcanic origins in the glass.

Nose

The nose is complex and remarkably distinctive: rosemary, thyme and wild sage meld with a whisper of juniper and tarragon into an intoxicatingly Mediterranean herb bouquet. With a little air, a juicy fruit layer unfolds, revealing vineyard peach, orange, redcurrant and wild raspberry, underpinned by a delicate rhubarb note.

Palate

Powerful and yet remarkably precise: the palate displays a spicy intensity rarely expected from a rosé. The fruit is juicy and caressing, yet it is the complex structure – carried by volcanic minerality – that clearly sets this wine apart from the crowd.

Finish

Long, spicy and persistent. The lingering herbal finish stays in the memory and underscores the character of a rosé with genuine ageing potential.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyards of Tenuta di Castellaro are located on the Aeolian island of Lipari at approximately 350 metres altitude on mineral-rich volcanic sand – a terroir of extraordinary character that gives this wine its distinctive saline minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Predominantly Corinto Nero (Korinthiaki) with a small proportion of other indigenous Sicilian varieties. Direct pressing in a pneumatic press, fermentation in stainless steel, followed by careful bâtonnage over six months – an élevage that imparts texture and depth without sacrificing freshness.

Food Pairing Suggestions

An ideal companion for herb-rich Mediterranean cuisine: grilled octopus with capers and olives, lamb chops with rosemary and thyme, Sicilian caponata or spicy ricotta pasta. Also a revelation with mature goat’s cheese.

Special Features

A serious rosé with depth and ageing potential – far removed from the agreeable summer drinking wine. The Corinto Nero, one of the oldest grape varieties of the Mediterranean, lends this wine a historical dimension that fascinates as much as its flavour.