About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The production area covers Altavilla Irpina, Tufo and Santa Paolina in the province of Avellino. The vineyards stand at 400–500 m above sea level on tuffaceous soils containing marly clay and sulfur. The parcels were planted in various years between 1956 and 1980, at 2,500–3,000 vines per hectare. Training is by simple Guyot and spur-pruned cordon. Viticulture follows a low-impact integrated-pest-management regime.
Grapes
100% Greco.
Vinification
Harvest takes place during the second ten days of October. The grapes undergo white vinification, gentle pressing and cold settling. Wine yield is 3,000 litres per hectare.
Ageing
Approximately four months in stainless steel.
Technical data
The first vintage was 2004. The available format is 750 ml, and the stated ageing potential is five years.
Tasting profile
Straw yellow. The intense, persistent bouquet combines white peach, apricot and sweet almond with mineral and citrus notes. The palate is vigorous, fresh and rich, giving the wine a distinctive character and varietal identity.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 12 °C.
