The winery
Cantina Mito
A small winery in Contrada Mito (Nusco, Avellino) producing Irpinia wines such as Taurasi, Aglianico, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino, founded by the union of local families and supported in its winemaking by Riccardo Cotarella.
- Campania (Irpinia - Nusco, Avellino) · Italia
- Since 2013
- 4 products
The story
The winery was founded through the partnership of the Palmieri and Della Vecchia families and through work on the vineyards of Contrada Mito in Nusco. The project was launched in 2013 by brothers Gerardo and Soccorso Palmieri together with Michele Della Vecchia. Collaboration with oenologist Riccardo Cotarella guided the creation of the first wines, including Taurasi "Amato" and Aglianico "Dunsogno". Over the years the wines have been introduced to the market and have received specialist recognition.
Production philosophy
To enhance the Irpinia region and its native grape varieties through a terroir-driven production style, focusing on stylistic quality and the agronomic care of the family vineyards.
Terroir and vineyards
Irpinia — a high-altitude area in the Apennines where Aglianico, Fiano, Greco di Tufo and Falanghina are grown.
Awards and recognition
Ratings and mentions from specialist guides: Luca Maroni has awarded high scores to some wines, and Amato has been included in the selection of the 100 Best Wines of Italy by the same source.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Aglianico
- Fiano
- Greco di Tufo
- Falanghina
- Hectares
- 12.0
What makes it distinctive
- Taurasi DOCG "Amato" as the reference label
- Aglianico IGT "Dunsogno"
- Greco di Tufo "Lincanto" and Fiano di Avellino "Lessenza"
- Oenological consultancy by Riccardo Cotarella.
- Roots from the vineyards of Contrada Mito in Nusco
