Greco Di Tufo Docg Grotte 2019 - Castelfranci Hills

Greco di Tufo is a noble vine of ancient origin. Described and praised by Virgil in the "Georgics", it seems to date back to the 1st century BC. Its land of choice is Campania and precisely Tufo, in the province of Avellino. The sumptuous and intense Greco di Tufo Grotte is born in the vineyard of the S. Egidio district in Montefusco - Santa Paolina, on clay soil. A fairly deep straw yellow color that reflects the typical characteristics of this cultivar, rich in coloring matter. The perceptible aromas are many including white flowers, citrus, quince and yellow peach. In the mouth the acidity is present but well balanced, dense and persistent wine.

Hills of Castelfranci

Castelfranci is a small village in Alta Irpinia, 30 km from the capital Avellino. Thanks to its geographical position, the village is surrounded by lush spontaneous vegetation, vineyards that produce the grapes of the most classic Aglianico and Taurasi Docg wines, and olive groves. Immersed in the greenery of the typical vineyards of the area, the Cantina Colli di Castelfranci is a winery created by young people who are passionate about their work and who strongly believe in the potential of their land. The company was born from the union of the Gregorio-Colucci families, winemakers since always and great lovers of their land, who since 2002 have combined tradition and technology, making and bottling their own grapes and, with the construction of a modern cellar, producing refined wines intended exclusively for catering. The enthusiasm of the young company, the dedication to work and above all the high quality of the products, make the Cantina Colli di Castelfranci one of the most important companies in the production of fine wines in the Campania region.