Nero Ossidiana I.G.T Sicilia - Tenuta di Castellaro

Tenuta di Castellaro was established in 2005 and presents a pure expression of the volcanic territory of Aeolian Islands, magical and uncontaminated places. The Island of Lipari can boast ancient traditions in the field of viticulture. The soil and climate conditions of island allow a viticulture and agriculture that are very respectful of nature, creating favourable conditions for organic cultivation. The temperate and very windy climate is subject to the influence of the sea, which plays an important mitigating action and increases the degree of atmospheric humidity, present massively on the Piana di Castellaro, where a strong temperature range between day and night dominates. The soils of volcanic origin are very fertile because they are rich in mineral elements.

Respect for nature, man and tradition are the cornerstones of the philosophy that Tenuta di Castellaro has embraced since the start, through the enhancement of human resources, integration with the territory, use of natural resources, the landscape enrichment and the maximum consideration for history and culture of the place. All aspects of the wine production are executed according to the rules for organic farming.

The Corinto and Nero d'Avola vines for the Nero Ossidiana red wine grow in the volcanic soil at an altitude of 350 m. on the Eolian island Lipari. A very special windy terroir with Mediterranean climate with great temperature changes throughout the day and very fertile and rich soil.

The grapes were harvested and sorted manually. This was followed by the vinification where the grapes first were de-stemmed and pressed, then fermented without temperature control, long maceration with grape skins and some whole grapes. The wine was aged for 8 months in oak barrels and after bottling a further 8 months in the bottles.

Colour: Deep purple red.

Bouquet: Cherry and spicy aromas blend with the intriguing bracking nuance of Corinto for an enveloping aromatic complexity.

Taste: Great skin essence that charms and amazes, fine and elegant tannin, fresh acidity. Remarkable dinking elegance due to the mineral persistence.