Castel San Lorenzo

The "Castel San Lorenzo" Protected Designation of Origin includes different types of wines from Campania: White, Red, Rosé, Barbera, Moscato, Moscato spumante, Moscato passito, Moscato Lambiccato, Aglianicone.

Grapes

"Castel San Lorenzo Bianco" is produced with a share of 50-60% of Trebbiano toscano, together with 30-40% of Malvasia bianca. Other white grapes grown in the province of Salerno can also contribute up to a maximum of 20%. For Rosso and Rosato, on the other hand, we start with 60-80% of Barbera grapes and 20-30% of Sangiovese. In this case, too, other black grapes may be used. Finally, the types with specifications, such as Moscato, Barbera and Aglianicone, must be made with at least 85% of grapes from the corresponding vine.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

The Rosso (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume of 11.5% vol.) is ruby red with a vinous and characteristic aroma, sometimes fruity, dry flavour, slightly acidic, harmonious and rightly tannic. The Rosato (11.5% vol.) has a vinous and tenuous aroma, accompanied by a characteristic fragrance, and a dry, delicate flavour, with a tendency to be soft and slightly acidulous. The Bianco (11% vol.) is straw yellow, with a characteristic, vinous aroma and a dry, acidulous, harmonious, fruity and slightly bitter taste (sweeter in Moscato). Spumante Moscato (12% vol.) has greenish reflections and a fine and persistent froth, while Passito (16% vol.) is golden (aged amber), with a dry to sweet, warm and soft taste. Finally, Aglianicone and Barbera, both ruby red tending towards garnet, with the typical aroma and flavour of the reference vine.

Grape production area

The production area coincides with the so-called Valle del Calore, in the Salerno area, 90% of which is in Parco del Cilento and Vallo di Diano.

Specificity and historical notes

The rational cultivation of the vine in the Valle del Calore is historically located in the 18th century. On the other hand, the introduction of the Barbera vine, alongside the others already present, dates back to the end of the 1800s.