'Ypsilon' Tenuta di Castellaro 2022
Winegrower's winesThe red wine "Ypsilon" from Tenuta di Castellaro is produced in Lipari from three native grape varieties, with vinification in steel. The primary aromas of the three grape varieties are enhanced, with elegant scents of cherry, red fruit, and spices. On the palate, it reveals itself to be fresh, savory, and juicy, with excellent balance.
“Ypsilon” from the Sicilian winery Tenuta di Castellaro is a fragrant and fruity red wine, with a typically Mediterranean profile, produced on the island of Lipari. It consists of a blend of three typical grape varieties of the area: Nero d’Avola, Corinto, and Alicante, grown in volcanic soils rich in minerals. The vinification exclusively in steel allows for the full appreciation of the ripeness of the grapes, with a still crunchy sip rich in aromas. It is a wine of great freshness, harmonious and elegant, that captivates with its immediacy and ease of drinking.
The red “Ypsilon” is born in the splendid natural setting of the island of Lipari. Tenuta Castellaro owns about twenty hectares, of which about half are planted with vines, divided into small plots located in various areas of the island: Vigna Maggiore, Lisca, Lisca Alta, Caolino, and Gelso. The Mediterranean climate, always breezy, and the volcanic soils have proven perfect for producing wines with a strong territorial character. The cultivation of indigenous grape varieties and great respect for the raw material allow for the creation of excellent labels that they manage to tell the unique character of this small corner of Sicily.
The wine "Ypsilon", produced by the Sicilian winery Tenuta di Castellaro, is the result of the ambitious project to create a red wine capable of representing and synthesizing the best qualities of the Lipari terroir. Not a single varietal, which can be overly characterizing, but a grape blend that brings out an overall image of the personality of this small volcanic island in the Aeolian archipelago. The grapes come from bush-trained vines cultivated at about 350 meters above sea level on sandy soils. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks with only indigenous yeasts. It then matures for 12 months in steel tanks before bottling. It presents an intense purple-red color. The bouquet recalls fragrant aromas of cherry, small berries, aromatic herbs, delicate and soft spices. The palate is pleasantly fruity, rich and harmonious, with a fresh and savory finish.