The winery
Cantine Antonio Mazzella
Family-owned winery on the island of Ischia (Campania), renowned for showcasing the island's native grape varieties, particularly Biancolella.
- Campania · Italia
- Since 1940
- 3 products
The story
A small family-run estate rooted in Campagnano. Production has developed over several generations: the business is attributed to the Mazzella family beginning with Nicola, with later transformations and expansions carried out by Antonio and his children. Today the estate is known for labels such as Vigna del Lume and for the cultivation of the island’s characteristic terraced vineyards.
Production philosophy
An approach that highlights local grape varieties and vineyard work: hand harvesting, terraced vineyard management, and winemaking designed to express the specific character of the island of Ischia rather than relying on invasive oenological interventions.
Terroir and vineyards
Vineyards located on the south-facing slopes of the island of Ischia, cultivated on terraced sites with sea exposure and on volcanic/lapilli soils; the plots are often in rugged, hard-to-reach areas accessible by footpaths, at elevations of around 100–200 meters above sea level depending on the individual vineyard.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions and mentions in industry guides and selections: examples found online include the "Sole" recognition from the Guida Oro I Vini di Veronelli and citations/mentions in bibende, Vinitaly/5 Star Wines and other professional selections.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Biancolella
- Forastera
- Piedirosso (Per'e palummo)
- Guarnaccia
- Uva Rilla
- Coglionara
What makes it distinctive
- Vigna del Lume – flagship wine
- Production focused on the island's indigenous grape varieties
- Terraced vineyards on the south-facing slopes of Ischia, hand-tended.
- Small, family-run winery spanning multiple generations.
- Featuring sparkling wines, aromatic white wines and late-harvest red wines.
