EúxEnos Amphore IGT 2021

Wine Description for EúxEnos Amphore IGT 2021 by Tenuta di Castellaro

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, pale gold in the glass – clear and inviting, with a depth that already hints at the unusual character of this wine.

Nose

The nose is intense and of remarkable complexity: white peach, candied pineapple and ripe fig meet honey-glazed almonds. Mediterranean herbs join in – fennel, thyme and the wild macchia of Sicily. Serious and yet of irresistible charm.

Palate

On the palate, Eúxenos unfolds impressive complexity. The fruit is broadened by yellow kiwi and grapefruit with pith. The centrepiece is a distinctive, perfectly integrated tannin structure, carried by juicy fullness and a vibrant, pressurised acidity. Rarely does one experience such sovereign balance in an amphora white wine.

Finish

Long-lasting, with an elegant aftertaste of citrus peel and almond. The tannin structure lends the finish length and dignity – a wine that doesn’t let go.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from 350 metres altitude on the Aeolian island of Lipari, grown on volcanic sand – one of Italy’s most distinctive soils. The vines are trained traditionally in the Alberello system, bushy and close to the ground, as has been customary for centuries.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Malvasia delle Lipari, hand-harvested in the final days of September. After destemming, spontaneous fermentation and 60-day maceration in a Cocciopesto amphora – an ancient clay vessel made from terracotta shards. Subsequently ten months of maturation in amphora. A wine that deliberately reaches back into the past: The name eúxenos – Greek for „hospitable“ – derives from inscriptions on wine amphora from a shipwreck of the 3rd century BC off the coast of Lipari.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with couscous with sweet almonds, pomegranate and figs, with poached eggs with fresh truffle or a quiche with leeks, apricots and blue cheese. A wine for tables where time is of no consequence.

Special Features

This wine is more than a beverage – it is an archaeological statement. The revival of ancient amphora vinification on volcanic island soil makes Eúxenos one of southern Italy’s most exciting orange wine experiments. For lovers of depth, history and courage.