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Cenatiempo, Ischia Forastera, 2023

White Wine from Other Italy, Italy
by Cenatiempo
$37.99
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Cenatiempo is a small, family-run winery dedicated to preserving the native grapes and wild beauty of Ischia, the tiny volcanic island off Naples. Their Forastera, one of the island’s rare white varieties, thrives in the steep, windswept vineyards overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2023 vintage is a pure expression of this unique terroir—vibrant, mineral-driven, and full of coastal charm.

Lemon zest, white peach, and wild herbs lead, with a distinct saline edge that speaks to the island’s volcanic soils and sea-sprayed vines. The palate is crisp yet softly textured, finishing with a lingering note of citrus and Mediterranean flowers. A natural match for fresh seafood, delicate pastas, or anything kissed by olive oil and salt, this is a wine that transports you straight to the sun-drenched cliffs of Ischia.

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More about Cenatiempo

Founded in 1945 on Ischia's volcanic slopes, Cenatiempo is still making mineral, wine-focused reds and whites from island natives like Biancolella and Forastera. Organic farming, cement vats, wild yeast—low-tech, high-integrity island winemaking.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Forastera

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VarietalsForasteraVineyardSourced from estate vineyards in the commune of Lacco Ameno.SoilVolcanic soil.ViticultureHand-harvested at the end of October. Practicing biodynamic.VinificationVinified in stainless steel.AgingAged in stainless steel.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Clams linguine, grilled white fish, seafood pasta, mozzarella and tomato salad, lightly grilled vegetables

Tasting Profile

Vibrant and mineral-driven with citrus, green apple, and white stone fruit aromas. The palate shows lime zest and subtle herbal notes with crisp acidity and a saline, refreshing finish unique to volcanic terroir.

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