Greco di Tufo Cicogna Campania Appellation: GRECO DI TUFO DOCG Zone: S. Paolo - Tufo (province of Avellino) Cru: Cicogna Vineyard extension (hectares): 1.5 Blend: 100% Greco Vineyard age (year of planting): Greco 1940,1950,1960,2000 Soil Type: Calcarous, clayey rich in sulphur minerals Exposure: East. Altitude 500 meters above sea level Altitude: n/a Colour: More or less intense straw yellow Nose: fruit, almonds, pleasant mineral notes Flavour: Full, harmonic, fresh and sapid, well-balan- Serving temperature (°C): 8-10 Match with: Average no. bottles/year: 13,000 Grape yield per hectare tons: 7 Notes: Vine training system: Guyot. Vineyard density: 6,000 vines/hectare Alcoholic fermentation: use of se- lected yeast. - sing of the clusters. Fermentation in stainless steel vats with temperature control. The wine matures for 7 months in steel vats. Finishing in the bottle for 1-2 months Awards: n/a Estate History Gabriella Ferrara manages this small estate, that has been in her family for many generations, together with her husband Sergio. The major part of the vineyards (8 hectares) stands in the district of San Paolo within the commune of Tufo, which is considered the best zone for the Greco grape variety. The Aglianico vineyards (3.3 hectares) stand in the zone of Montemiletto. The altitude is ideal between 450 and 600 meters above sea level with southern exposure, the area is cool and airy, which naturally protects the vines against frosts and diseases. The Greco vineyards stand next to abandoned sulphur mines and sulphur rocks can be found amongst the vines: this gives the wines wonderful mineral notes. The cellar equipment is extremely modern. The talented oenologist Paolo Caciorna helps the Ferrara family make great wines that are appreciated worldwide. MARC DE GRAZIA SELECTIONS SRL www.marcdegrazia.com FINE WINES FROM THE GREAT CRUS OF ITALY.