The winery
Cantina Perillo (Michele Perillo)
A small artisanal winery based in Castelfranci (Avellino), specializing in Aglianico/Taurasi and some white wines, such as Coda di Volpe.
- Campania (Irpinia, provincia di Avellino) · Italia
- Since 1999
- 3 products
The story
The Perillo family has a long winemaking tradition in Castelfranci. Production under their own label began in the late 1990s, when Michele Perillo started bottling and marketing the wines produced in the family vineyards located between Castelfranci and Montemarano.
Production philosophy
Artisanal, respectful approach to the land: limited intervention in the vineyard and cellar, extended aging for the most important wines, and production focused on quality and the recognizability of the Irpinian territory.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located mainly in the municipality of Castelfranci and partly in Montemarano, in the Irpinia area. Tuffaceous and clay soils of volcanic origin, with vineyards situated on hills at elevations that are high for the area.
Awards and recognition
The winery's wines and vintages have received favorable scores and mentions in wine guides and publications. The production is valued for its aging potential and typicity.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Aglianico
- Coda di Volpe
- Hectares
- 5.0
What makes it distinctive
- Vineyards located between Castelfranci and Montemarano.
- Production focused on Aglianico and Taurasi Riserva, with extended aging.
- A small family-owned business with an artisanal approach.
- Awards and positive reviews in specialized wine guides.