Terredora


Campania is the region of Italy around Naples, with a dramatic coastline and wild, mountainous interior. It also has a unique range of indigenous grape varieties that date back to classical times. Once upon a time, this was one of the most prestigious wine regions anywhere; local Aglianico and Greco di Tufo grapes were responsible for Falernian, the most prized (and costly) wine style of the Roman Empire. In the twentieth century, the region became synonymous with Mastroberardino, the producer who tirelessly championed local varieties and kick-started southern Italy`s wine revolution. But in 1994, the Mastroberardino family split, and brothers Antonio and Walter went their separate ways. Antonio took the Mastroberardino name, but Walter got the vineyards.

There`s no question that Walter got the better end of that deal, at least in terms of sheer wine quality. At the age of 60, he started again. With the help of his children, he founded the winery Terredora, and once again set about making a range of complex, beautifully expressive wines from local varieties. Terredora are strictly Azienda Agricola, meaning they would never produce any wine from grapes which they didn`t grow themselves. They rely on superb grapes and minimalist winemaking. Most of their wines don`t see any oak, allowing their natural individuality to sing out. And while it may be hot down in Campania, the elevation of Terredora`s mountain vineyards, coupled with the ability of the local white grapes to retain acidity in warm conditions, makes for a range of vivid, energetic white wines. (NT 05/08/19)

Vintage Description Cs Sz Bt Sz Cs Bts Cs ib Cs inc Bt inc
2021 ready Terredora Fiano di Avellino
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12x 75cl 4 2 £150.00 £218.47 £21.00 Buy
2021 ready Terredora Falanghina Irpinia DOC
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6x 75cl 8 5 £69.00 £102.04 £19.95 Buy
2022 ready Terredora Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
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6x 75cl 4 5 £66.00 £98.44 £19.50 Buy