2017 Tenuta di Castellaro Bianco Porticello
$264 case
Malvasia Bianco and Carricante grapes from the volcanic island of Lipari, just north of Etna. Salvo Foti is the guru. All bush vines, no chemicals, all by hand, native yeasts… The moonscape-like soils are made from two volcanic rocks: pumice ("Pomice") and obsidian ("Ossidiana"), which give their names to the white and red wines respectively. Practicing organic.
Tasting notes
- APPEARANCE Pale lemon with green reflexes.
- NOSE Fruity, Herbaceous with scents of Artemisia and apple.
- PALATE Fresh, balanced with good acidity and minerality. Fruity aftertaste.
- FOOD PAIRING Perfect with appetizers, first and second fish dishes.
