Bottler: Tenuta di Castellaro srl, Via Caolino, 98055 Lipari / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Intense salmon pink with distinct orange reflections.
Nose
Ethereal and spicy with rosemary, thyme, juniper and wild sage, complemented by bush peach, orange and wild raspberry.
Palate
Powerful, juicy and complex in structure, featuring a long-lasting, spicy finish.
Character
Well-structured, multi-layered and remarkably age-worthy – a volcanically influenced rosé with Mediterranean herbal notes.
Pairing
Excellent with hearty fish dishes with herbs, braised lamb or spicy paella.
Notes
Produced on mineral-rich volcanic sand from the rare Corinto Nero grape variety using organic farming methods and traditional Albarello vine training.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
An intense salmon pink, laced with distinct orange reflections.
Nose
Initially, it presents a compact, spicy and ethereal fragrance. A bouquet of Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, thyme, juniper, tarragon and wild sage rises to the nose. Those who allow it a little air in the decanter will be rewarded with juicy fruit notes of vineyard peach, orange, redcurrant, wild raspberry and rhubarb.
Palate
On the palate, this rosé flexes its muscles: pronounced power meets complex structure and a juicy, flattering mouthfeel. The profound architecture of tannins and minerality confers remarkable ageing potential – far removed from banal summer wines.
Finish
A remarkably long, highly complex finish, borne by herbal spiciness and volcanic drive.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes grow on the island of Lipari (Aeolian Islands) at an altitude of around 350 metres. The vines are cultivated organically using the traditional Albarello system (bush vines) on extreme terraces. The soil of mineral-rich volcanic sand, pumice, obsidian and eponymous kaolin lends the wine its taut, mineral precision.
Grape Variety & Vinification
A blend primarily consisting of Corinto Nero (Korinthiaki), alongside Nero d’Avola and other indigenous varieties. The grapes are pressed directly in a pneumatic press, fermented in stainless steel tanks, and subsequently aged for six months on the fine lees with regular bâtonnage.
Food Pairings
A sophisticated gastronomic wine. Excellent with pan-roasted lamb chops in a herb crust, spicy octopus salad, rich fish soup, or intensely spiced Middle Eastern dishes.
Key Features
A heroic island wine that reinterprets the rare, almost extinct Corinto Nero grape variety on volcanic soil. Stylistically breaking away from the cliché of light patio rosés, it impresses as a complex, long-lived wine with real structure.
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