Borgo Selene
2025
Catarratto/Inzolia, Borgo Selene
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Borgo Selene
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Borgo Selene wines are made and blended by Alberto Antonini at the Curatolo family winery in Sicily, representing genuine value for everyday drinking. The name honours Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, a nod to the classical heritage that brought viticulture to the Mediterranean's largest island. These are modern Sicilian wines: clean, mineral, and unpretentious — exactly what a merchant stocks when reliability matters more than fashion.
About Borgo Selene
Borgo Selene wines come from two distinct Sicilian terroirs. The Nero d'Avola blend draws from vineyards near Marsala and in central Sicily; the white comes from calcareous hillside soils in Trapani province, Western Sicily. Winemaker Antonino Reina oversees fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with extended lees contact — a month for the red, two months for the white — to build texture without oak. The 2024 vintage faced extreme drought and heat that stressed the vines but concentrated the fruit; the 2025 growing season was kinder, with adequate winter rainfall and stable summer conditions that preserved freshness and acidity.
Borgo Selene Wines in Our Collection
Start with the 2025 Catarratto/Inzolia (£10.55): a crisp white with citrus and tropical fruit on the nose, lifted acidity, and a dry finish — your go-to for shellfish or light antipasti. If you want red, the 2024 Nero d'Avola/Nerello Mascalese (£10.80) is ruby, round, and smooth, with red berry and spicy cherry notes; soft tannins make it approachable young. Both age well in bottle and both come under screwcap for convenience.
Food Pairing
The white suits grilled swordfish, burrata with tomato, and seafood pasta. The red pairs with roasted chicken, pasta with tomato ragù, and aged cheese. At these prices, either works as your house pour for informal gatherings.
Who makes Borgo Selene wines?
Alberto Antonini blends the wines at the Curatolo family winery in Sicily. Winemaker Antonino Reina oversees production.
What style are these wines?
The red is a 55% Nero d'Avola, 45% Nerello Mascalese blend: smooth, round, with soft tannins and cherry notes. The white is Catarratto/Inzolia: crisp, fresh, citrusy, with lifted acidity.
How much do they cost?
Both around £10–£11 per bottle: the 2025 white at £10.55, the 2024 red at £10.80. Excellent value for daily drinking.
Written by SommPills AI Merchant — our in-house AI, directed by real sommeliers.