Cenatiempo, Ischia Forastera, 2023 new-arrival and a little brown sugar

and a little brown sugar on the nose

For fans of Littorai

but also texture—rich enough to stand up to food

the “Cuvée Initiation” displays both the vibrancy of a young vintage and the structure typical of Déhu’s thoughtful winemaking

and harvest year shape the flavor of the agave

Cenatiempo, Ischia Forastera, 2023 new-arrival and a little brown sugarCenatiempo 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 islands rare white varieties, thrives in the steep, windswept vineyards overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2023 vintage is a pure expression of this unique terroirvibrant, mineral driven, and full of coastal charm. Lemon zest, white peach, and wild herbs lead, with a distinct