Greco di Tufo

About the wine

Greco di Tufo is one of Italy’s most distinguished white wines, produced in the province of Avellino, Campania. Recognized as a DOCG since 2003, it is crafted primarily from the Greco Bianco grape, often blended with a small percentage of Coda di Volpe. The wine is celebrated for its unique terroir, characterized by volcanic and sulfurous soils along the Sabato River valley, which impart a distinct mineral tension, structure, and longevity rarely found in southern Italian whites. The base wine is typically dry, fresh, and harmonious, with intense, fine aromatics. The denomination also includes a Riserva typology and a traditional method sparkling wine (Spumante), the latter of which undergoes extended aging on the lees. Greco di Tufo is widely considered a descendant of the ancient Aminea Gemella, a grape variety prized since Roman times, and remains a benchmark for high-altitude, mineral-driven white winemaking in the Irpinia region.

Grape varieties

Production & aging

The production zone is located in the province of Avellino, Campania, covering the hilly territories of eight specific communes: Tufo, Altavilla Irpina, Chianche, Montefusco, Prata di Principato Ultra, Petruro Irpino, Santa Paolina, and Torrioni. The vineyards are situated along the Sabato River valley at elevations between 300 and 650 meters, characterized by diverse soils including clay, sand, and limestone, often with volcanic and sulfurous influences.