A charming, easygoing maceration that this year is composed entirely of Greco. The grapes were macerated on the skins for five days, before being pressed off to vats for a short rest. A striking shade of amber in the glass, it draws you in with ripe stone fruits and fistfuls of spice, whilst the palate offers neat, tea-like tannins and a wonderful line of acid. A wine that makes so much sense alongside the classic recipes from Campania’s hills.

Cantina Giardino 

Antonio and Daniela De Gruttola are dedicated to discovering old vineyards in Irpinia, nestled amongst the elevated terrain of Campania. Their mission is to safeguard the indigenous varieties of the region, ancient vines, and the traditional methods of farming.

These vines, nurtured at high altitudes, are firmly planted in the region’s lively volcanic soil. The vineyard duties are executed manually, using organic farming methods, resulting in extremely low yields of healthy grapes. In the winery, Antonio adopts a straightforward strategy with the aim of fully showcasing the unique terroir. Grapes are allowed to ferment naturally without regulated temperature control and this process can span several months.

Wines are raised in a combination of terracotta amphorae and large casks made from local woods and bottled unfiltered, with no additions at all. The resulting wines are singular, vivid expressions of grape and place.