The winery
Contrada Mito
Cantina dell'Irpinia (Nusco) showcases the area's indigenous grape varieties, producing Taurasi, Aglianico, Greco di Tufo and Fiano, with external technical and oenological consultancy.
- Campania (Irpinia, provincia di Avellino) · Italia
- Since 2013
- 1 product
The story
This project was born from the union of two families and the friendship of three partners: Gerardo, Soccorso and Michele. The winery takes its name from the contrada of Nusco where the vineyards are located; operations began in the early 2010s with vineyard preparation and the first commercial harvest around 2015. The partners engaged oenologist Riccardo Cotarella as a consultant during the project's formative stages.
Production philosophy
The company focuses on Irpinia and its traditional varieties, emphasizing agronomic quality and the stylistic identity of the wines. It prioritizes grape traceability and the enhancement of mountain-grown grapes to express recognizable local characteristics.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Nusco in Irpinia, the vineyards are situated at high altitude in the area's contrade, on soils typical of Irpinia, and variations in elevation help define the style of the wines produced.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions and ratings in specialized guides: including high scores among the selection cited by the company.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Aglianico
- Fiano
- Greco di Tufo
- Falanghina
- Hectares
- 25.0
- Bottles per year
- 60000
What makes it distinctive
- Founders: Gerardo and Soccorso Palmieri, and Michele Della Vecchia
- Oenological consultancy: Riccardo Cotarella
- Main labels: Taurasi 'Amato', Aglianico 'Dunsogno', Greco 'Lincanto', Fiano 'Lessenza'
- Based in Nusco, in the province of Avellino.
- First commercial vintage around 2015; opening of Casa Mito referenced in sources.
