2023 Tenuta Di Castellaro Bianco Pomice
£26.50
“Straw yellow with silver edges. On the nose, some yeasty aromas together with smoky notes, Mediterranean scrub, orange and yellow flowers. On the palate mineral, savoury with citrus fruits. Long finish.”
93 Points, Falstaff
“The wine sweeps in on a flurry of floral airiness: daffodils and lemon verbena blossom, buttery broom flowers. But under that is glittering intensity of bitter citrus and salinity and something that reminds me so very much of the capers that grow all around the vineyards and in profusion on the island. Full of wild herbs and a kind of rock-pool stoniness. Kind of like pickled samphire in its tangy, sour-green, fresh and bitingly addictive character.”
17/20 Tamlyn Currin for Jancis Robinson MW
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Product Description
From the producer:
In Lipari, within the marvelous Aeolian archipelago, lies a bold winemaking project in a magical and unspoiled environment, painted with colors that only nature can bestow.
Tenuta di Castellaro was born from the careful selection of indigenous grape varieties from the Aeolian Islands and the reclamation of a part of the land that had been abandoned over the years. It is the realization of a dream and passion that have merged into a perfect union, creating a unique excellence.
The 22 hectares of vineyard are exclusively cultivated using the traditional albarello (“little tree”) training system following organic protocols, that give us precious grapes that transform into wines with a unique taste, pure expression of the volcanic territory.
Bianco Pomice is our premier white wine. It is born from the union of two very different varieties (60% Malvasia and 40% Carricante ) that blend perfectly and complement each other, enhanced by the volcanic soil of Lipari.
A dry white wine of great finesse and freshness, both on the nose and on the palate: citrus and wildflowers, with fruity and almond notes, enveloping with a long and lasting flavor.
Additional Information
| ABV | 13% |
|---|---|
| Bottle Size | Bottle 75cl |
| Colour | White |
| Country | Italy |
| Critic Score | 93/100 |
| Drink until | 2029 |
| Style | Still |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Vintage | 2023 |
