In the Tufo area of Irpinia, we point out 5 valuable small artisanal realities: 5 Greco di Tufo wines off the ordinary tracks.
The Greco di Tufo is a white wine produced mainly in the area of Tufo, in the province of Avellino, Campania, combining history, territory and tradition in a glass.
It is considered one of Italy’s most representative wines, thanks to its extraordinary capacity for aging, to elegance and complexity.
The history of Greco di Tufo has its roots in antiquity, when Greek settlers introduced this grape variety to the region about 2,500 years ago.
The wine’s name derives from the Greco grape variety and the town of Tufo, whose territory is particularly suited to viticulture.
Tufo is in fact characterized by a particular volcanic rock, tuff, which gives the wine unique and distinctive characteristics. The controlled and guaranteed designation of origin (DOCG) Greco di Tufo was established in 2003, officially recognizing the importance and quality of this wine, which is produced in a limited area of Irpinia that includes eight municipalitiesTufo, Altavilla Irpina, Chianche, Montefusco, Petruro Irpino, Prata di Principato Ultra, Santa Paolina and Torrioni.
The characteristics of Greco di Tufo
One of the most interesting aspects of Greco di Tufo is its ability to age excellently, developing complexity and depth over time.
Due to its structure and acidity, this wine evolves for several years, further improving its organoleptic characteristics.
Also renowned for its aromatic complexity and solid structure, Greco di Tufo is especially loved by wine enthusiasts because of its unique characteristics, such as the slightly tannic note which lends depth, with an astringent feel especially on the finish and to its ability to adapt to multiple palates and occasions.
Among the wineries that produce it are. small craft realities of great value.
Ne segnaliamo cinque che consentono di apprezzare il Greco di Tufo in tutta la sua straordinaria varietà e complessità, fuori dai percorsi ordinari.
Ecco qui di seguito 5 Greco di Tufo fuori dai percorsi ordinari.
Calafe
Calafè Winery was born as a dream of Benito Petrillo, a former bookseller who transferred the same passion for publishing to the vineyard.
In 1999, he bought two hectares of land in the heart of the Irpinia mountains, committing himself to agriculture rich in peasant traditions and environmental sustainability values, producing extraordinarily long-lived wines with great character.
Bellaria
In Irpinia, between the Sabato and Calore valleys, Agricola Bellaria is surrounded by the mountain ranges of the Parthenio Park and the Picentini Mountains.
Nel 2007 vengono prodotti i primi vini, ma è solo nel 2011 che viene fondata la Società Agricola, con la partecipazione della Maffei family and Antonio Pepe, an experienced manager from three generations of grape growers in Montefalcione.
Bellaria’s wines are dynamic and modern.
Giovanni Molettieri
Giovanni Molettieri bought the company in 1999 in Montemarano, in the heart of the Campanian Apennines, in the area rich in soils of volcanic matrix from ancient eruptions, giving the soil unique characteristics.
Thanks to the combination of the soil and the mild climate, the wines are endowed with great complexity.
Sertura
Giancarlo Sertura produces wines in purity, without blends, to maximize the distinctive characteristics of each grape variety.
The vineyards are in Prata Principato Ultra, in the locality of Vallimai, north of Avellino, developed at an altitude of 400 meters.
Rigorosi e segnati dall’acidità, tanto da ricordare le caratteristiche dei vini di altura.
Serra delle Spine
Serra delle Spine, located in the area of Taurasi, is family-owned and operated.
Founded in 1970 in Piano D’Angelo, it combines traditional viticulture with modern techniques For wines with a distinctive personality.
The winery’s name refers to the conformation of the land surrounding the estate, which resembles a horse saddle.
The soils of clay, lapilli and tuff and the well-ventilated location, favor the development of very interesting scents.
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