11/19/2023 0 Comments Villa matilde greco di tufo 2012They still produce remarkable reds and whites, but lately the South of Italy is gaining attention and respect.Ĭampania is one region that started to produce very good wine, both red and white, and both with a higher alcohol content.įiano d’Avellino and Greco di Tufo among the whites, andĪglianico del Taburno and Taurasi for the reds. Villa Matilde is known for producing premium quality classic Campania wines.It used to be that when talking about wines, in Italy for Reds two region were claiming the title of THE BEST: Piedmont and Tuscany while for the whites were claimed by the Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Trentino. Founded in 1961 by Francesco Avallone, the estate is recognized as a pioneer in the region for having revived the ancient Falerno varietals, wiped out by phylloxera in the late 1800s. Avallone’s team developed 20 original, premium clones of Falanghina, Aglianico and Piedirosso in 1965, and Villa Matilde’s first official vintage was released in 1976. Over its 57-year history, the winery has committed to producing quality wines while having a low impact on the environment. Today, the estate produces zero greenhouse gas emissions and is 100 percent estate grown and bottled. The result is a portfolio of wines that is internationally recognized for outstanding quality. This wine is made from pure Falanghina from very old vines located 400 meters (1,310 feet) above sea level with volcanic soil mixed with grey tuff, cinder and black pumice stone. “As a family-owned company, Kobrand strives to partner with other high-performing family-owned businesses who share our commitment to building quality brands for the long-term,” said Robert T. A lovely, easy-drinking wine with intense fruity and floral aromas, nuanced tropical fruit and white peach. DeRoose, Kobrand Corporation’s President and CEO. It is an honor to add Villa Matilde to our collection of iconic Italian wines and I look forward to a long, thriving partnership together.” “We know the Avallone family and their portfolio will have great success in the U.S. Salvatore Avallone and Maria Ida Avallone, Villa Matilde Owners and Managing Directors, also shared their excitement for the partnership stating, “We are thrilled to join forces with Kobrand Wine & Spirits. Our two companies have similar values and our wines have found the right home within Kobrand’s fine wine portfolio. Our dedicated teams, working hand in hand, will enable us to reach our full potential in the U.S.” Frosted pear, sugared lemon, lemongrass, white + yellow flowers with hints of spearmint. On palate, soft melon, white peach, mandarin with a gentle cirtus + mineral finish. Villa Matilde was started in the 1960s, as a passion project for Francesco Paolo Avallone, who sought to revive the wines of ancient Roman times. Villa Matilde has two production facilities, one in the Falerno appellation and the other in the prestigious Irpinia DOCG of Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo. The winery also has four estate vineyards Parco Nuovo and San Castrese in Caserta, Rocca dei Leoni in Benevento, and Altavilla in the Province of Avellino. The Villa Matilde portfolio consists of Villa Matilde Taurasi (SRP $48.99), Villa Matilde Fiano di Avellino (SRP $17.99), Villa Matilde Greco di Tufo (SRP $17.99), Villa Matilde Falerno Bianco (SRP $24.99), Villa Matilde Falerno Rosso (SRP $27.99), Villa Matilde Falanghina (SRP $14.99), Villa Matilde Aglianico (SRP $14.99).
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