Tenuta di Castellaro | Sicily | Ypsilon IGT | 2021 | 750ml | bio

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Product description for Tenuta di Castellaro Ypsilon IGT 2021 (bio)

The Lipari Islands, also known as the Aeolian Islands, are a small archipelago north of Sicily. With a total area of only approximately 115 km², the seven inhabited islands of volcanic origin were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. In ancient times, the islands were considered the home of the wind god Aeolus, appointed by Zeus to govern the winds. However, it’s not just the wind that makes winegrowing on these islands so attractive today, but also the mineral-rich volcanic rock. Dr. Massimo Lentsch, originally from Kufstein, was stranded on the Aeolian Islands because of his passion for sailing. In 2005, he decided to establish a family-run winery on Lipari. To this day, he is the only winemaker there who produces wines other than for his own consumption.

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Score: 89

The 2021 Ypsilon is darkly floral yet a bit coy, slowly evolving with a blend of dried black cherries, clove and dusty stone. It’s silky and supple within, with polished red and black fruits energized by vibrant acidity as sour citrus adds contrast toward the close. This finishes a bit short yet impactful, leaving the palate completely refreshed as a touch of sour blackberries fades.
— Eric Guido
Drinking window: 2023 – 2025
Review date: Sep 2023

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