I Capitani

Late 19th century

In the late 19th century, the Cefalo family, known by the nickname "I Capitani," began their business on the fertile hills of Bosco Faiano near the town of Torre le Nocelle, in the heart of Irpinia, in the province of Avellino — an area known for growing some of Italy's finest grapes.

The family compares its history to the life of a vine: after winter pruning, it loses its former beauty, only to come alive again in spring. In much the same way, the family winery has faced hardship and loss, then found new strength to grow and create new wines.

Present day

Today, I Capitani is based in Torre le Nocelle, where the family welcomes visitors to experience its vineyards and olive groves and actively supports wine tourism.

The winery's vineyards lie on the fertile hills of Bosco Faiano near Torre le Nocelle, in the heart of Irpinia, in the province of Avellino — an area known for growing some of Italy's finest grapes. Irpinia is described as a rich yet rugged land that produces remarkable grapes and wines with an authentic, distinctive character. The family attributes its results to fertile soil and a unique climate.

No nitrogen fertilizers or chemicals are used in the vineyards. Great care is taken in tending the soil and harvesting the grapes. The family honors traditional winemaking and the days when grapes were picked by hand, describing themselves as farmers always on their knees before the vines.

The winery's main goal is to champion the wines of Irpinia, a rich yet rugged land that produces remarkable grapes and wines with an authentic, distinctive character. Winemaking follows traditional methods, reflecting respect for the days when grapes were picked by hand.

The family compares its history to the life of a vine, which loses its beauty after winter pruning only to come alive again in spring — reflecting how the winery has faced hardship and loss, then found new strength to grow and create new wines. Its main goal is to champion the wines of Irpinia, "a rich yet rugged land that produces remarkable grapes and wines with an authentic, distinctive character." The owners describe themselves as farmers who are "always on their knees before the vines," reflecting their respect for traditional winemaking and the days when grapes were picked by hand. The Cefalo family holds that its secret lies in fertile soil, a unique climate, and keeping winemaking traditions alive.