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Tenuta di Castellaro 'Ypsilon', Sicily, Italy
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BC CSPC: BC CSPC Code -143498
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WineDiva's Review

Singular, generous, fragrant.
A singular blend of Alicante, Nero d'Avola and Corinto, which are grown on the Sicilian island of Lipari. It doles out ripe cherry and plummy aromas woven with sarsaparilla, purple flowers and chocolate. A smooth palate is laden with generous fruit as well as weight, concentration and freshness and there's just enough earthiness to ground it and add textural interest. A persistent red, easy to drink yet it does not lack depth. The finish is long and trails spiced cocoa.


 
Recommended Pairings
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Hard/Aged, Good First Impressions, Italian Food, Game Day Wines


©copyright 2026 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - 2020-06-09 15:11:51.0

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