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Greco Beneventano IGT wine — Taburno winery — Dionysus
White

Greco Beneventano IGT

by Taburno · Campania, Italy

Type
White
Grapes
Greco
Alcohol
13.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
TaburnoCampania, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The estate’s vineyards cover about 600 ha on the slopes of Mount Taburno, across Foglianise, Torrecuso, Vitulano, Campoli del Monte Taburno, Castelpoto, Apollosa, Bonea, Montesarchio, Ponte, Tocco Caudio, Paupisi and Benevento. The soils are clay and limestone with volcanic rock. Winters are mild, with regular rainfall from September to March, while summers are warm and dry.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand in late September at full ripeness. After destemming and crushing, they are gently pressed and fermented in stainless-steel tanks at 15 °C.

Tasting profile

The nose is elegant and fruity, with mineral notes. The wine is balanced, with persistent flavours of dried apricot, honey, citrus and flowers.

Label / history

Cantina del Taburno belongs to Consorzio Agrario di Benevento, founded in 1901. The consortium built its winery in Foglianise, Campania, in 1972. Professor Luigi Moio of the University of Naples has overseen the winery’s production since 1999.