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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white flowers, citrus blossom, fresh apricot, light mineral
Palate: citrus zest, pear, light floral, saline mineral
Caravaglio's Salina Bianco is a dry expression of Malvasia di Lipari: the grape's characteristic floral and apricot aromatics expressed without sweetness, blended with Inzolia for freshness. A charming, mineral everyday white from the Aeolian Islands.
What it pairs with
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Spaghetti con bottarga di muggine (mullet roe pasta)
Floral aromatics and saline mineral character frame the intense salted mullet roe pasta. -
Grilled Aeolian-style fish
The wine's island mineral character and floral notes are the natural match for Aeolian fish preparations. -
Caponata di Salina (aubergine, capers, olives)
Floral freshness and bright acidity bridge the sweet-sour island caponata.
How to serve Caravaglio Salina Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Spaghetti con bottarga di muggine (mullet roe pasta), Grilled Aeolian-style fish, Caponata di Salina (aubergine, capers, olives). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Caravaglio introduced a dry Salina Bianco in 2000 to offer a table wine alongside the sweet Malvasia, drawing on Malvasia di Lipari for aromatics and Inzolia for structure and freshness. The wine captures the Aeolian Islands' character in a dry everyday format.
- 2000: First Caravaglio Salina Bianco vintage
Facts
- Producer
- Caravaglio (Salina / Malvasia) · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Malvasia di Lipari (80%), Inzolia (20%)
- Classification
- Terre Siciliane IGT
- Oak
- Stainless steel on fine lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- €14-22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Caravaglio Salina Bianco
What does Caravaglio Salina Bianco taste like?
On the nose, white flowers, citrus blossom, fresh apricot, light mineral. On the palate, citrus zest, pear, light floral, saline mineral. Structurally light-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a crisp, mineral, floral finish. Caravaglio's Salina Bianco is a dry expression of Malvasia di Lipari: the grape's characteristic floral and apricot aromatics expressed without sweetness, blended with Inzolia for freshness. A charming, mineral everyday white from the Aeolian Islands.
When should I drink Caravaglio Salina Bianco?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Caravaglio Salina Bianco?
Spaghetti con bottarga di muggine (mullet roe pasta) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled Aeolian-style fish and Caponata di Salina (aubergine, capers, olives). Floral aromatics and saline mineral character frame the intense salted mullet roe pasta.
What grapes are in Caravaglio Salina Bianco?
The blend is Malvasia di Lipari (80%), Inzolia (20%). The wine is classified as Terre Siciliane IGT.
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