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Tenuta di Castellaro Wine Resort

Tenuta di Castellaro Wine Resort

Lipari | Sicilia

Tenuta di Castellaro, located just 20 minutes from the center of Lipari, is nestled in the picturesque Aeolian countryside, in an unspoiled setting that enhances the volcanic nature of the Aeolian Islands. Founded in 2005 as a winery, the estate has played a key role in the enhancement of the once-abandoned hamlet of Quattropani, transforming it into a place rich in charm and culture.

Spread over 20 hectares of vineyards, the Estate is home to Casa Pomice, Casa Ossidiana and Casa Caolino, three unique residences created from the renovation of ancient ruins. These residences, whose names recall three volcanic stones typical of the island of Lipari, are nestled in a dreamlike landscape, between the green vineyards of “Malvasia delle Lipari” and “Corinto Nero” and the deep blue of the sea. Restored using local materials, such as lava stone and wood, they offer an independent and comfortable stay experience, perfect for those seeking relaxation and authenticity.

A short distance from the residences stands the estate's modern winery: a 2,000-square-metre building designed to blend into the volcanic landscape, where guided tours and tastings of the wines produced on site take place. Here, the estate applies concrete energy-efficiency practices inspired by two ancient Persian techniques — solar chimneys and a wind tower — which significantly reduce the winery's reliance on electricity (see Projects section).

Among its most significant initiatives are the recovery of the traditional "ad alberello" (bush-trained) vine cultivation system and the redevelopment of the ancient Kaolin Quarries, now an open-air museum: a place that brings together wine excellence, authentic hospitality and care for the natural heritage of the Aeolian Islands.

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Casa Pomice

Casa Pomice is a cozy residence, located in one of the most picturesque parts of ... the estate, completely immersed in the vineyard, overlooking a cultivation of caper plants. Carefully finished down to every detail and elegantly furnished, it has two floors. The ground floor, measuring 17 square meters, features a double bedroom and a bathroom with tub and shower. An external staircase leads to the 44 sqm basement, where there is a twin bedroom, a second bathroom with shower and a fully equipped kitchen. Casa Pomice has a large outdoor area with a table and chairs, two sun loungers, and a lava stone tub.

Casa Ossidiana

Casa Ossidiana is located in a privileged position for watching the sunset, with ... unparalleled views of Alicudi, Filicudi and Salina. Characterized by the minimalist style of its furnishings, it is an elegant residence spread over two floors; a large bedroom on the ground floor and a second bedroom with two single beds in the basement, which is accessed by an external staircase. The bathroom, made of lava stone, is on the ground floor. Outside there is a large area with table and chairs, two sun loungers and a bathtub, also built of lava stone.

Casa Caolino

Casa Caolino is located at the highest part of the estate and is completely camo ... uflaged among the vineyard lands. Unlike the other two residences, this one is on one floor and features a large bedroom overlooking the outdoor patio. Elegantly furnished, the house has a kitchenette and a bathroom with shower, made using lava stone, typical of the Aeolian Islands. The outdoor space is furnished with table and chairs, two sun loungers and a lava stone bathtub to fully enjoy the surrounding nature.

Archipelago Restaurateurs

Tenuta di Castellaro does not have an in-house restaurant, but it supports the a ... rea and its gastronomic excellence through its collaboration with the Ristoratori dell'Arcipelago Eoliano, an association founded in January 2024 and led by Angelo Paino, owner of the Epulera restaurant, one of the most prestigious on Lipari. This association represents a true “pact between men of honor,” united by a commitment to quality, sustainability and intellectual honesty, with the goal of enhancing the entire Aeolian archipelago through culinary culture. The project focuses on local excellence, enhancing the raw materials that make the area unique, such as ancient grains and the famous Lipari capers, symbols of Aeolian identity.

LOCALEXPERIENCES

Cellars tours

Tenuta di Castellaro offers fascinating guided tours with tastings, offering a complete immersion in ... the world of Aeolian enology. These food and wine tours begin with a stroll through the picturesque vineyards, continue with a visit to the winery, where you can discover the secrets of the barrique cellar and the winemaking process, and culminate with a tasting of the fine wines produced on site, each an authentic expression of the territory. For those who want an even more immersive experience, the estate organizes picnics among the vineyards, where it is possible to enjoy platters of typical Sicilian products and delicious traditional sweets, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Aeolian nature, or wine tasting, accompanied by typical products, in the light of a magical sunset.

NATURWALKS

The ecosystem of kaolin quarries

Thanks to the collaboration with the NESOS Association, Tenuta di Castellaro offers the opportunity ... to explore the ancient Kaolin Quarries, reclaimed and enhanced thanks to an ambitious environmental restoration project. Accompanied by expert naturalist guides, visitors can discover the extraordinary endemic flora that has returned to thrive, a symbol of the success of the restoration efforts promoted by the Estate. The name NESOS, which means “island” in Greek, reflects the deep connection with the Lipari area, a privileged observatory for understanding the delicate balance of nature. Here, volcanoes, plants and animals coexist in a fragile but fascinating ecosystem. Through the paths of Lipari and the other islands of the archipelago-more than a hundred routes that invite a journey back in time-it is possible to immerse oneself in a world of silence, beauty and suggestion, rediscovering the uniqueness of this corner of paradise.

LOCALEXPERIENCES

Ancient grains of the Aeolian Islands

In the past in the Aeolian islands, agriculture was crucial for food, with a predilection for wheat ... cultivation. Over the past 50 years, however, this type of cultivation has been lost, leading to the abandonment of fields dedicated to ancient grains. Recently some Liparote families have successfully restarted this crop, forming a community that grows ancient grains on once uncultivated land, reducing the risk of building speculation and fires. The Slow Food community of Lipari and the San Calogero association of Pianoconte organize events dedicated to the harvest, in which the grain is collected and brought to the threshing floor where traditional processes such as "pisatura": the ears are trampled by donkeys to collect the grains of wheat, and "vintuliata": separating the grain from the straw. The "Gusta le Eolie" project of the Lipari Slow Food community promotes 100% Aeolian dishes, emphasizing the territorial sustainability of ancient grains, becoming a symbol of the agricultural identity of the Aeolian islands.