Variety: Coda di Volpe

Six friends decided to join forces making wine around the mountain town of Irpinia in the coastal southern region of Campania. The focus of Cantina Giardino is reviving old vineyards sites in the area, and putting the spotlight on the local, traditional varieties. The farmers of these sites, locally called contadini, were often in danger of having to leave or uproot their vineyards; Giardino has been making efforts to bring sustainability back to the area. The quirks of their winemaking often stem from the variety of their ageing vessels, which relies on instinct over formula. In the cellar, the wines are created naturally, with small doses of sulphur added. Their labels are pronounced, all designed by local artists.

This unique variety, Coda di Volpe is native to the area of Naples and has been plated here since ancient times. The vines are 70 years old coming from a site at 450 meters above sea level. The wine spends just 4 days on the skins before being aged in chestnut barrels.