AZIENDA AGRICOLA FONTANIELLO GIOVANNI

In Carinola, within the volcanic hinterland of the Caserta area, Giovanni Fontaniello boasts a rare range: five distinct denominations, three DOC and two IGT, covering a significant portion of northern Campania's wine region. The core of his production lies in the structured grapes of Falerno del Massico — Aglianico and Piedirosso — complemented by Asprinio d'Aversa, a vibrant and vertical white wine tied to the 'married' trees of that plain. Surrounding this core are other protected designations: Galluccio, on the slopes of the dormant Roccamonfina volcano, and the broader IGTs of Roccamonfina and Terre del Volturno, which expand the geographical and stylistic scope. Managing such an extensive spectrum demands precision, as each denomination carries its own minimum alcohol levels and aging requirements: Falerno, for instance, calls for at least twelve months, while other expressions — including the sparkling Roccamonfina — focus on freshness and immediacy. Fontaniello's portfolio thus functions as a journey through Campania's volcanic soils, from long-aging grapes to more agile wines, all united by a single territory of origin and a careful interpretation of their respective production regulations.

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