Feudi di San Gregorio
Greco di Tufo Cutizzi Riserva 2024
| Denomination | DOCG Greco di Tufo Bianco |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Campania (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Greco di Tufo |
| Aging | 12 months in steel tanks on its lees with repeated bâtonnage, followed by 3 months of rest in the bottle before release |
- Name: Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva 2024, still white wine from Irpinia.
- Grape variety: 100% Greco di Tufo, 12.5% ABV, 0.75 l bottle.
- Ageing: 12 months in stainless steel on the lees with repeated bâtonnage.
- Aromas: Intense notes of green plum, pear and mint.
- Taste: Acidic and mineral, ideal with raw seafood and mozzarella.
Description
What kind of wine it is
Cutizzi by Feudi di San Gregorio is an elegant still white wine that expresses the true essence of Greco di Tufo. Produced in Campania from Greco grapes and vinified in stainless steel, it stands out for its significant structure, characterised by a savoury imprint and vibrant acidity. The bouquet is intense, offering clear hints of green plum and pear, which blend with fresh balsamic notes of mint. On the palate, it is dynamic, supported by a pronounced minerality that gives the sip a long-lasting persistence.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Cutizzi vineyard, located in Santa Paolina, in the heart of Irpinia, Campania. The area enjoys a continental climate with harsh winters and mild summers, where frequent rainfall helps preserve the natural freshness of the grapes. The vines grow on a volcanic substrate rich in iron, potassium and magnesium, influenced by the presence of sulphur due to the proximity of an ancient mine. This particular geological composition defines the distinctive savoury character of Greco di Tufo, giving the glass a profound gustatory tension.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous selection of the bunches, necessary for a variety with thin and delicate skins. Temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the primary aromas. Subsequently, the wine undergoes a long maturation in steel on its own lees for twelve months. During this stage, repeated bâtonnage is carried out to resuspend the fine lees, a fundamental technique to enrich the body and structural complexity of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Born in the renowned vineyard of Santa Paolina in Irpinia, the Cutizzi Riserva 2024 embodies the wine renaissance of Southern Italy. The unmistakable volcanic soil rich in minerals, located near an ancient sulphur mine, imparts a profound savoury identity to the glass. Presented in an elegant designer bottle inspired by the style of Massimo Vignelli, it boasts the excellence of 94 points from James Suckling.
Awards
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2024
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1986
- Oenologist: Pierpaolo Sirch
- Bottles produced: 3.200.000
- Hectares: 350
| Name | Feudi San Gregorio Greco di Tufo Cutizzi Riserva 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Greco di Tufo DOCG |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Greco di Tufo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Vendor | Feudi di San Gregorio |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in the renowned vineyard of Santa Paolina in Irpinia, the Cutizzi Riserva 2024 embodies the wine renaissance of Southern Italy. The unmistakable volcanic soil rich in minerals, located near an ancient sulphur mine, imparts a profound savoury identity to the glass. Presented in an elegant designer bottle inspired by the style of Massimo Vignelli, it boasts the excellence of 94 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Santa Paolina, Irpinia (Avellino), Italy |
| Climate | Continental with cold winters and mild summers; frequent rainfall that enhances acidity and freshness |
| Soil composition | Mineral-rich volcanic substrate with the presence of sulphur, iron, potassium and magnesium |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 8 °C |
| Fermentation | About 4-5 months |
| Production technique | Fermentation in steel tanks at 16 8 °C, with ageing in steel on its own lees and repeated bâtonnage |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 16 8 °C, followed by maturation in steel with the wine remaining on its own lees and repeated bâtonnage to resuspend the fine lees. |
| Aging | 12 months in steel tanks on its lees with repeated bâtonnage, followed by 3 months of rest in the bottle before release |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |