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Tenuta di Castellaro, Bianco Pomice IGT 2022
Tenuta di Castellaro, Bianco Pomice IGT 2022 is well-balanced with the aromatic flavor profile of Malvasia combined with the acidity of Carricante, resulting in a tasty and powerful flavor. Full-bodied and acidic white wine.
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Tenuta di Castellaro, Bianco Pomice IGT 2022 is a dry white wine with light yellow nuances featuring a herbal aroma combined with notes of citrus and sea salt. The taste is well-balanced with Malvasia’s aromatic flavor profile combined with Carricante’s acidity that together provides a tasty and powerful flavor.
The blend is 60% Malvasia delle Lipari and 40% Carricante.
Tenuta di Castellaro is a small winery on the volcanic island of Lipari, located north of Sicily in southern Italy.
Drink 2024 – 2034
Area: The island of Lipari, located north of Sicily
Climate: High slopes with large temperature variations between day and night
Soil type: Volcanic sand, deep, fertile, and rich in microelements and under-acidic.
Altitude: 350 meters above sea level
Vinification: The grapes are pressed pneumatically with air pressure, followed by soft pressing of the bunches and static decanting at 10-12°C to remove the must.
Fermentation: Malvasia in steel tanks and Carricante in used (3-4 times) barriques at 16-18°C in steel tanks with bâtonnage and lees contact for about 6 months
Bottle aging: Minimum 6 months
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The Winery
The 21 hectares of Tenuta di Castellaro are located on the volcanic island of Lipari, north of Sicily. The wild allure of this magnetic, unspoiled and remote corner of the world captivated Massimo Lentsch and Stefania Frattolillo, who quickly decided to start a winery in the area. The goal is to produce wines that represent the pure essence of their terroir and to preserve, enhance, and make the area known for its magnificent beauty, while also protecting the traditions of the area.
The two entrepreneurs decided to continue the millennia-old tradition of producing wines from native varieties that have been present on the island for many centuries. Together with wine specialists and consultants from the renowned nursery, Pépinières Guillaume, which has specialized in high-quality wine since 1895, they selected a plethora of Malvasia delle Lipari and Corinto Nero vines which they planted in the vineyards. Subsequently, Tenuta di Castellaro also became the largest grower of the local grape Corinto Nero.
The Work
Work in the vineyard is carried out with great care, and everything in the field is done by hand. The stages of ripening of the grapes are monitored vine by vine, and the harvest dates are carefully selected based on what they wish to achieve for the final result of the individual products.
The Soil
The volcanic soil where the vines grow is a resource of incomparable importance. Volcanic soil varies not only by the origin of the volcano but especially by the age of the material produced during eruptions and the time it has taken to solidify. The soil is rich in microelements and minerals.
