Lean and clean nose, with hints of fresh green foliage. In the mouth, crispy and mineral, with a finish dominated by citrus fruits that last through a fairly long aftertaste.
Greco di Tufo is one of the three DOCG of Irpinia, in the Campania region of Italy. This white wine is made with Greco Bianco, an ancient grape variety thought to have originated in Greece, whence the name. According to the DOCG regulation, the wine can also contain up to 15% of Coda di Volpe grapes.
Greco was among the many indigenous southern Italian grape varieties that after World War II were in peril of extinction. The wartime devastation of vineyards and the subsequent mass migration of Italian vine growers away from agriculture towards urban industries have been responsible for a period of general decline of viticulture in the region. As plantings declined, vineyards were ripped up and new investment concentrated on the most prolific international grape varieties, many traditional varieties were on the verge of extinction. Only the commitment and efforts of some winemakers like Piero Mastroberardino helped preserving the existence of the Greco vine in southern Italy.
This is my third post about a white wine produced by Feudi di San Gregorio in the Campania region of southern Italy. In all three cases I’ve been highly satisfied with the experience, which, at around 10 EUR, in my view offers a good price-quality relationship.
Country: Italy
Region: Campania
Grapes: Greco Bianco
Type: White
Vintage: 2017
Producer: Feudi di San Gregorio
Price range: Economic (<15 US$)
Pascal’s Enjoyment Index: 3/5