Rosa Caolino IGT 2024

Wine Description for Rosa Caolino IGT 2024 by Tenuta di Castellaro

Colour & Appearance

Intense salmon pink with distinctive orange reflexes – a visual hint at the distinctive winemaking approach and volcanic terroir.

Nose

Initially surprisingly ethereal and spicy. A Mediterranean herb symphony unfolds: rosemary, thyme, juniper, tarragon and wild sage. After decanting, the wine reveals its fruity facets – vineyard peach, orange, redcurrant, wild raspberry and a fine rhubarb note.

Palate

Powerful and complex in structure – no lightweight aperitif rosé, but a serious wine with substance. The juicy fruit flatters, yet the spicy complexity dominates. The mineral tension of the volcanic terroir lends it depth and considerable ageing potential.

Finish

Long, spicy and persistent. The herbal notes linger and leave a lasting impression.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyards on Lipari lie at 350 metres elevation over mineral-rich volcanic sand – a terroir that gives the wine its characteristic minerality and complexity. The Aeolian Islands offer unique conditions for autochthonous grape varieties.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Predominantly Corinto Nero (also known as Korinthianki) with a small proportion of other Sicilian autochthonous varieties such as Nero d’Avola. Direct pressing in pneumatic press, fermentation in stainless steel, followed by six months of bâtonnage – this yeast ageing imparts additional texture and complexity to the wine.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This demanding rosé calls for intense cuisine: grilled swordfish with herb crust, lamb cutlets with rosemary oil, aubergine caponata, tuna tataki with sesame, or Provençal bouillabaisse. Also a revelation with spicy hard cheeses.

Special Features

A rosé with genuine ageing potential – a rarity in this category. The use of the rare Corinto Nero grape variety and the unique volcanic terroir make this wine an authentic Sicilian speciality far removed from common rosé clichés.