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3 Total Awards
Total Awards medal
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1 Awards
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1 Gold Medals
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1 Silver Medals
Awards
  • Castello Specchio 2017 White Blend Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy
  • Castello Specchio 2017 White Blend Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy
2017 50% Catarratto, 50% Chardonnay

Castello Specchio

Sicily / Sicilia, Italy

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Try pairing this crisp, 91 Point Gold medal-winning white with fresh Mediterranean dishes

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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 and Food International Wine Competition.
Castello Specchio 2017 White Blend Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy

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

Body 2 Acidity 4Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 3Tannin 1

Tasting Notes

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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 2017 White Blend Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy: 50% Catarratto, 50% Chardonnay

medal

3 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 91 Points, 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition
  • Silver Medal, 2019 Hilton Head Island Wine and Food Festival International Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2019 Monterey International Wine Competition
Castello Specchio 2017 White Blend Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy