VESTINI CAMPAGNANO / CAMPANIA In the region between Castel Campagnano and the Conca della Campania, an area where great wines have been made since Roman times, then, still part of the Falernum, the Barletta family has developed their passion for historical grape varieties. Being the first winery to develop research on the almost extinct Pallagrello, red and white, and Casavecchia clones, make theirs the most unique project from the Campania region. The arrival of enologist Paolo Caciorgna lends the finishing touches and great elegance to the wines made here! The Vestini Campagnano project began in 1990 with garage style research and only a few vines growing in the backyard. Stimulated by the idea that Pallagrello once belonged to the noblest varieties of Europe, held in high esteem by the Bourbon kings, enabled the estate to enlist Luigi Moio as their scientific support. By 2000, Vestini Campagnano had planted vineyards based on the original viticultural material discovered here and was producing 6,000 liters of wine divided between Pallagrello Bianco and Rosso, and Casavecchia (Rosso), all Terre al Volturno IGT. Today owner Alberto Barletta has been joined by his sons, Amedeo & Luigi, as managers of this unique estate. WINERY SPECS APPELLATIONS: Terre del Volturno IGT LOCATION: Caiazzo, CE REGION: Campania VITICULTURE: Conventional VARIETALS: Pallagrello Bianco, Pallagrello Nero, Casavecchia, Asprinio, Aglianico SOIL TYPE: Volcanic with maritime sediment, Clay ENOLOGIST: Paolo Caciorgna VITICULTURIST: Antonio HECTARES VINEYARD: 6 TOT PROD BOTTLES: 60,000 VESTINI CAMPAGNANO – PALLAGRELLO BIANCO Varietal composition: 100% Pallagrello Bianco Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Caiazzo Vineyard: Vestini Campagnano Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Clay based soil, 120 meters, North/West, South/East facing Yield: 7-8 quintals per hectare Planting Density: 4000 vines per hectare Clusters per Vine: 5 Harvest Date: Second week of September Fermenters: Temperature controlled stainless Fermentation: Natural yeast Malolactic Fermentation: 100% stainless steel Aging: 5 months stainless, 1 month bottle Bottling: Microfiltration Total Production: 840 cases DESCRIPTION: Pallagrello’s history goes way back to the Greeks and Romans, with a special appreciation of this variety under the Bourbon Kings of Caserta (1735 -1806)! Lemons, apricot blossoms and a soft and tender texture. VESTINI CAMPAGNANO – PALLAGRELLO BIANCO ‘LE ORTOLE’ Varietal composition: 100% Pallagrello Bianco Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Caiazzo Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Clay based soil, 120 meters, North/West, South/East facing Planting Density: 4000 vines per hectare Harvest Date: First week of October Fermenters: Temperature controlled stainless Fermentation: Natural yeast Malolactic Fermentation: 100% in barrique Aging: 6 months barrique, 3 month bottle Bottling: Microfiltration Total Production: 250 cases DESCRIPTION: This is the ultimate expression of the Pallagrello Bianco grape, late harvested, table sorted perfect Pallagrello grapes aged for 6 months in barrique, to round out the aromatics in this historic variety. Full and exotic, complex and lingering on the palate. VESTINI CAMPAGNANO - ASPRINIO Varietal composition: 100% Asprinio Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Aversa Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Alluvial soil, 40 meters, south facing Yield: 11 quintals per hectare Planting Density: 143 vines per hectare Harvest Date: First week of September Malolactic Fermentation: 100% stainless steel Extraction: Punch down Aging: 12 months French oak barrel Total Production: 500 cases DESCRIPTION: Grown on the largest and tallest vines in the world, Asprinio vines span up to 18 yards in height between supporting poplar trees. A wine with an unusual degree of acidity and freshness. VESTINI CAMPAGNANO - VADO CERASO Varietal composition: 50% Pallagrello Nero, 50% Casavecchia Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Caiazzo Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Clay based soil, 120 meters, North/West, South/East facing Yield: 7 quintals per hectare Planting Density: 4000 vines per hectare Harvest Date: Second week of September Malolactic Fermentation: 100% in stainless steel Aging: 5 months stainless, 1 month bottle Total Production: 200 cases DESCRIPTION: A blend of two indigenous varieties, Pallagrello and Casavecchia, that are serious wines in their red appearance and nothing less should be expected from this Rosato! Serious fruit of dark strawberries and cherries, a palate more like a red, and a powerful finish. VESTINI CAMPAGNANO - KAJANERO Varietal composition: 40% Pallagrello Nero, 10% Pizzutella, 30% Casavecchia, 20% Aglianico Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Caiazzo Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Clay based soil, 120 meters, North/West, South/East facing Yield: 7 quintals per hectare Planting Density: 4000 vines per hectare Harvest Date: First week of October Malolactic Fermentation: 100% in barrique Aging: 3 months barrique, 1 month bottle Total Production: 2,500 cases DESCRIPTION: Kajanero means ‘the dark wine from Caiazzo’, the town where these grapes are grown, creating a predominantly stainless steel treated medium weight red wine of clear southern Italian character. Lightly spiced juniper notes, black current and cherry fruit, youthful and slightly rambunctious tannins, with just enough acidity to make this a lively experience. VESTINI CAMPAGNANO - CASAVECCIA Varietal composition: 100% Casavecchia Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Caiazzo Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Clay based soil, 150 meters, Yield: 6 quintals per hectare Planting Density: 4000 vines per hectare Harvest Date: First week of October Aging: 12 months in barrique (70% new), 6 months bottle Bottling: Filtered Total Production: 250 cases DESCRIPTION: The origins of this variety are shrouded in mystery. What is called Casavecchia today takes its name from the "old house" where the sole plant was found that survived the grape diseases of the nineteenth century. Rediscovered thirty years ago by Luigi Veronelli, it is thought today that it is the descendent of Trebulano, a grape lauded by Pliny in Roman times. Bold, not overly fruit driven, but seriously structured at the nose, broadens in the mid-palate with an explosive finish of blackberries and strong spices. VESTINI CAMPAGNANO – PALLAGRELLO NERO Varietal composition: 100% Pallagrello Nero Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Caiazzo Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Clay based soil, 120 meters, North/West, South/East facing Yield: 6 quintals per hectare Planting Density: 4000 vines per hectare Harvest Date: First week of October Aging: 12 months in barrique (70% new), 6 months bottle Bottling: Filtered Total Production: 340 cases DESCRIPTION: Pallagrello was a favorite of Ferdinando IV, Bourbon King of the Two Sicily’s, and goes back to probable Greek origins. Full, but not overbearing, powerful, but controlled, exceptionally fruit laden but not trivial, and all this with an everlasting finish! VESTINI CAMPAGNANO - CONNUBIO Varietal composition: 50% Pallagrello Nero, 50% Casavecchia Appellation: IGT Terre del Volturno Production Area: Caiazzo Vineyard practices: Organic Plot characteristics: Clay based soil, 120 meters, North/West, South/East facing Yield: 6 quintals per hectare Planting Density: 4000 vines per hectare Harvest Date: First week of October Aging: 24 months in barrique (70% new), 6 months bottle Bottling: Filtered Total Production: 200 cases DESCRIPTION: Connubio means ‘noble marriage’ in Latin, hence the combination of Casavecchia and Pallagrello Nero, kept in the cellar an additional year before release. Deep, dark, ashy blackberry fruit, layered with chocolate and wild spice. .