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Luigi Maffini

Luigi Maffini and his wife, Raffaella Gallon, both graduates of Viticulture and Oenology Sciences at the University of Naples Federico II, took the reins of Luigi’s family property in 1996, located in the southern region of Cilento. These vineyards were originally planted by Maffini's father in the early 1970s. While working to rehabilitate their old family vineyards in Castellabate near the sea, they also looked to new locations in the northern hills of Giungano to expand their portfolio, which is also the future site of their new winery. All practices between the two locations are organic. The bulk of the portfolio takes advantage of both areas, with the Castellabate vineyard being the sole source for the Aglianico Cenito, but also partly for Kleos, and with older Fiano vines that go into the Kratos, some of which are nearly 40 years old. The Giungano parcels inform the Pietraincatenata, a bigger, richer style Fiano, as well as adding to the Kleos and Kratos. The newest wine, the Aglianico Siope (“silence” in Greek), is a selection of choice parcels within the Giungano vineyards that are noted for their high content of limestone. The wine refines in barrique for twelve months and another two years in bottle before release. This is yet another feather in the proverbial cap of Luigi Maffini, an estate that excels at producing racy, radiant wines, packed full of character, and with the potential to excel in the cellar.

From Wines from Italy’s Volcanic Arc: Campania (Jan 2022) by Eric Guido

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2020 Fiano Kratos

Release Price: $33

Color: White

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