Contrada Salandra’s Piedirosso explores what is possible with this grape from this appellation. Composed of 95% Piedirosso and 5% co-planted ancient varietals (Ricciulella, Marsigliese, Colagiovanna) from the same two sites as the Falanghina.  Ungrafted and trained in the local pergola pozzuoli aka...

90% Tintore di Tramonti and 10% Piedirosso from 3 parcels between 270-600m, planted in pergola, 1 hectare total. Vines age varies between 25-100+ years. Harvest was at yields of 4,000 kg/ha (about 25hl/ha).  Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with 15 days of maceration.  Aged in stainless...