2020 Vadiaperti Coda di Volpe "Torama" Irpinia DOC

‘Torama’ is regional dialect, describing a slight curve in the land. 

A special selection of Coda di Volpe grapes from high-altitude vineyards, ‘Torama’ showcases the true potential of this native Campanian grape. Fleshy yet precise, chock-full of stone fruits and vibrant citrus, ‘Torama’ will age in step with  white Burgundy. Aromas of citrus, tropical fruit, crushed stones. Weighty and concentrated, yet balanced; a vibrant, mineral core.

The estate vineyards sit at 410m above sea level, facing south, in the region of Vertecchia, in Pietradefusi and Torre le Nocelle. Soils are primarily clay and sand, with veins of quartz and limestone. A selection of the estate’s oldest, and lowest-yielding, vines- 60-70 years old. Hand-harvested. Full-cluster press; fermented on indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled tanks. Aged in tank on fine lees for up to two years.

Since the end of the nineteenth century, the Troisi family has championed the wines of Irpinia, a historic vine-growing area in northern Campania. This ancient region is home to the white grape Fiano, a variety prized in Roman times. The family’s focus on Campania’s rich history of grapes is exceptional; winemaker Raffaele Troisi’s father Antonio was one of the first growers to bottle a single-variety Fiano wine, while Raffaele himself was the first to bottle a single-variety Coda di Volpe. Vadiaperti’s high-
altitude vineyards and pure volcanic soils combine for southern Italian white wines of impeccable finesse, freshness and character.