Castello Specchio
Sicily / Sicilia, Italy
Try pairing this crisp, 91 Point Gold medal-winning white with fresh Mediterranean dishes
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Castello Specchio
50% Catarratto, 50% Chardonnay
Sometimes wine pairings can seem abstract, and they follow rules that don’t seem to have any logic behind them. One of our favorite pairing tips is to think about what food is served in the place the wine comes from. This is especially easy if you are drinking an Old World wine. French wines pair very naturally with French food, Spanish wines are an easy accompaniment to tapas, and in the case of the Castello Speccio, it’s a perfect partner to fresh Mediterranean fare. The wine is a beautiful blend of Cataratto and Chardonnay that has bright, fresh notes of Mediterranean spices, citrus, and stony, mineral notes. We have loved pairing this with fresh seafood grilled in olive oil, salads with capers, and fresh vegetables. Judges love it too. It took home 91 Points and a Gold medal from the 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition, and a Silver from the 2019 Hilton Head Island Wine a ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castello Specchio
50% Catarratto, 50% Chardonnay
Sometimes wine pairings can seem abstract, and they follow rules that don’t seem to have any logic behind them. One of our favorite pairing tips is to think about what food is served in the place the wine comes from. This is especially easy if you are drinking an Old World wine. French wines pair very naturally with French food, Spanish wines are an easy accompaniment to tapas, and in the case of the Castello Speccio, it’s a perfect partner to fresh Mediterranean fare. The wine is a beautiful blend of Cataratto and Chardonnay that has bright, fresh notes of Mediterranean spices, citrus, and stony, mineral notes. We have loved pairing this with fresh seafood grilled in olive oil, salads with capers, and fresh vegetables. Judges love it too. It took home 91 Points and a Gold medal from the 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition, and a Silver from the 2019 Hilton Head Island Wine a ...
WINE REGION:
Sicily / Sicilia
Even among Italy's diverse wine regions, Sicily offers something unique. Abundant sunshine, varied volcanic terroirs, cool coastal breezes and drying African winds make it a perfect place for growing vines. The island is home to many indigenous grape varieties, featuring reds such as Sangiovese, Nero d'Avola and Frappato, and popular white varieties including Vermentino, Catarratto and Zibibbo. As the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily's position between Europe, Africa and the Levant has long made it a strategic location. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Normans and Arabs have all at various times controlled Sicily, and left their mark on its 4,000-year-old winemaking tradition.
WINE REGION
Sicily / Sicilia
Even among Italy's diverse wine regions, Sicily offers something unique. Abundant sunshine, varied volcanic terroirs, cool coastal breezes and drying African winds make it a perfect place for growing vines. The island is home to many indigenous grape varieties, featuring reds such as Sangiovese, Nero d'Avola and Frappato, and popular white varieties including Vermentino, Catarratto and Zibibbo. As the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily's position between Europe, Africa and the Levant has long made it a strategic location. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Normans and Arabs have all at various times controlled Sicily, and left their mark on its 4,000-year-old winemaking tradition.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Capers, Olive Oil
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Capers, Olive Oil
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Capers, Olive Oil
Pairs well with…
Grilled Fish, Capers, Olive Oil
TASTING NOTES:
Orange
Mineral
Baking Spice
The marriage of the two varietals produced a bright, fresh and vibrant wine with spicy cardamom notes, tangerine, and a lovely minerality. We suggest pairing it with grilled seafood and olives and capers.
TASTING NOTES
Orange
Mineral
Baking Spice
The marriage of the two varietals produced a bright, fresh and vibrant wine with spicy cardamom notes, tangerine, and a lovely minerality. We suggest pairing it with grilled seafood and olives and capers.
AWARDS:
Castello Specchio
3 TOTAL AWARDS
91 Points, 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine Competition
AWARDS
Castello Specchio
3 TOTAL AWARDS
91 Points, 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2019 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine Competition
