Tenuta di Castellaro | Sicily | Corinto IGP | 2018 | 750ml

Product description for Tenuta di Castellaro Corinto IGP 2018

Christina Hilker: Just as refreshing and fruity on the palate as it is on the nose, with mild tannins, stimulating spice, and a smooth flow. Its invigorating acidity and subtle salty note, which lingers energizingly on the tongue, make it particularly exciting. A wonderful drinking wine from Sicily – invigorating, seductive, and never overwhelming.

Wine Information

The Corinto grape, which originates from Greece, grows at an altitude of 350 m on volcanic, sandy soil. The destemmed grapes are fermented for ten days in French barriques, with the grape caps submerged several times. Malolactic fermentation then takes place in 500-liter barrels. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined after one year.

Colour

Muted ruby red with violet reflections.

Nose

The 2018 cuvée of Corinto and Nero d’Avola has a refreshing aroma of sour cherries, blueberries, violets, and Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and juniper. The invigorating fruity and herbal aroma is underscored by a subtle peppery note. A beautiful fragrance that oscillates between coolness and warmth, making this wine incredibly appealing.

Palate

Just as refreshing and fruity on the palate as on the nose, with mild tannins, stimulating spice, and a smooth finish. It is particularly exciting thanks to its invigorating acidity and its subtle salty touch, which lingers on the tongue. A wonderful drinking wine from Sicily – invigorating, seductive, and never overwhelming.

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Vinous

Score: 90

The 2018 Ypsilon captures your attention with a dusting of sweet spice and minerals before evolving further to a vivid display of freshly picked strawberries. It’s soft and pliant in feel, contrasted by a pure display of tart wild berries that gives way to pretty purple-tinged florals. A coating of round tannin lingers, nicely framing the Ypsilon as it tapers off to a hint of black licorice. This is a blend of 60% Corinto Nero, 30% Nero d’Avola and 10% Alicante.
— Eric Guido
Drinking window: 2021 – 2025
Review date: Jun 2021

Producer website: https://www.tenutadicastellaro.it/it