Cantina Sanpaolo: A Gem of Campania
Vineyard Location and Conditions
Cantina Sanpaolo is in a hilly area between the provinces of Avellino and Benevento, with a wide variety of soil types in the vineyards, ranging from clayey to chalky and sandy and influenced by the volcanic ash from the mighty volcano Vesuvius. The vines grow at altitudes up to 700 metres, and receive very intense sunlight during the day, while the temperatures drop quite dramatically at night, making the grapes even more aromatic.
Signature Wines of Cantina Sanpaolo
This is the area where white grapes are used to produce the well-known Fiano di Avellino Docg, Greco di Tufo Docg and Falanghina Igp, while the renowned Aglianico grape gives Aglianico wine and the more renowned Taurasi Docg.
Sustainable Practices in Winemaking
To integrate with the hilly landscape, the winery was designed and built on the side of a hill with its terraced vineyards, respecting harmony. In keeping with Claudio Quarta’s principle of sustainability behind his project, it features a photovoltaic plant making it self-sufficient. The winery is also insulated to keep energy consumption down to a minimum. It has modern equipment for producing whites and reds as well as aging in its beautiful cellar containing 65 barrels of different sizes: barriques, tonneaus, and oak casks.
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