A fascinating Malvasia grown on volcanic sand in the Aeolian Islands, impressing with extraordinary depth and structure derived from its two-month amphora skin contact.
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Bottler: Tenuta di Castellaro srl, Via Caolino, 98055 Lipari / Italy
In the glass
Colour
Bright gold.
Nose
An intense, complex bouquet of white peach, candied pineapple, fig, honeyed almonds, alongside Mediterranean macchia, thyme and fennel.
Palate
Juicy and powerful on the palate with flavours of yellow kiwi and grapefruit zest, supported by a vibrant acidity and a concise, seamlessly integrated tannic structure.
Character
Serious, complex and charming – an expressive volcanic wine displaying remarkable balance, grip and freshness.
Pairing
Pairs wonderfully with couscous with sweet almonds, pomegranates and figs, poached eggs with fresh truffle, or a quiche with leek, apricots and blue cheese.
Notes
A historically inspired wine from traditional Albarello bush-trained vines (350 m altitude), spontaneously fermented in a Cocciopesto vessel and macerated on the skins for over 60 days.
Tasting note
Colour & Appearance
Radiant, bright gold with warm reflections in the glass.
Nose
On the nose, this amphora wine displays a fascinating complexity: nuances of white peach, candied pineapple and ripe fig meet honey-glazed almonds. This expressive interplay of aromas is framed by savoury fennel, thyme and Mediterranean maquis – intense, serious and full of charm.
Palate
On the palate, the wine presents itself dense and multi-layered. The ripe fruit is complemented by tart yellow kiwi and bitter-sweet grapefruit peel. The tannin structure is particularly impressive: the striking, finely woven tannic backbone lends the wine a tangible texture, carried by immense juiciness, richness and a thrilling acidity. An imposing balance of volcanic energy and elegance.
Terroir & Origin
The grapes originate from the wind-swept, volcanic slopes of the Aeolian Island of Lipari. At 350 metres above sea level, the vines take root in organically farmed volcanic sand, characterized by pumice, obsidian and kaolin.
Grape Variety & Vinification
Pure Malvasia delle Lipari from traditional Albarello bush-vine training. Following the harvest at the end of September, spontaneous fermentation and a skin maceration of around 60 days took place in a Cocciopesto amphora. The subsequent ageing process extended over ten months in the same clay vessel.
Food Pairings
A fantastic partner for couscous with sweet almonds, pomegranates and figs, elegant poached eggs with fresh truffle, or a savoury quiche with leek, apricots and blue cheese.
Special Features
This wine owes its name to the ancient Greek word for “hospitable”, discovered as an inscription on ancient amphorae from a shipwreck recovered near Lipari. A heroic viticultural project that unites ancient winemaking methods with the elemental power of an island volcano.
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