Le Arcaie Di San Pio Greco Di Tufo Riserva | Passo delle Tortore

Le Arcaie Di San Pio Greco Di Tufo Riserva | Passo delle Tortore

Sale price€35,00
White
Campania (IT)
Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva
Greco 100%
Enjoy it within 5 years
13.5% ABV
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Production and refinement

The wine is made from a rigorous selection of grapes coming from a single vineyard located in Montefusco, at around 700 meters above sea level. The high altitude, north-east exposure, and strong day-night temperature variations ensure a taut, fresh, and highly precise aromatic profile.

The soils are sandy-clay with a significant limestone content, which contributes marked minerality and a savory structure. Vine density is about 4,000 vines per hectare, with a horizontal trellis training system and bilateral Guyot pruning. Yields are very low (1.2 kg per vine), in favor of qualitative concentration.

Harvest is carried out manually in the third ten days of October, during the coolest hours of the day, to preserve aromatic integrity and natural acidity.

The hand-harvested grapes are gently pressed. The free-run must is clarified through natural cold settling.

Fermentation takes place entirely in French oak barriques, 50% new and 50% first-use, a choice that integrates structure, complexity, and aromatic finesse without losing varietal identity.

The wine then ages for about 8 months “sur lies” with regular bâtonnage, which contributes to volume, depth, and gustatory complexity. The maturation in oak and on fine lees results in a Riserva-style wine with a strong balance between freshness and structure.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

Intense straw yellow with golden reflections.

Olfactory examination

On the nose it is broad and layered: ripe citrus, white flowers, chamomile, and mineral notes intertwine with more evolved hints of bread crust and light toast.

Tasting

On the palate it is structured, mineral, and complex, with great balance between freshness and body. The sip is tense, savory, and persistent, with a long, slightly citrusy finish.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Le Arcaie Di San Pio Greco Di Tufo Riserva | Passo delle Tortore ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: Italy

Region: Campania, Avellino

Hectares of vineyards: 6

Passo delle Tortore

Passo delle Tortore is a young winery in Irpinia, located in the municipality of Pietradefusi (Avellino), at around 400 meters above sea level, in a border area between the province of Avellino and that of Benevento.

The project was born from an idea by four young women entrepreneurs from Southern Italy — Maria Carla Di Gioia, Ilaria Facchiano and Francesca De Girolamo — together with a young winemaker trained in France, Francesco De Pierro, who brought to Irpinia a technical and cultural approach developed among French vineyards.

The winery was officially founded around 2015 and established itself during the pandemic with its first commercial productions, marking a bold and strongly identity-driven debut.

Today the estate covers about 6 hectares of vineyards and a total production of around 20,000 bottles, with a range focused on Campanian native grape varieties: Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, and Aglianico.

Passo delle Tortore

The vineyards are located mainly on south-east facing slopes and are interspersed with olive groves, within a typical hilly Irpinian agricultural landscape. Vineyard management is based on integrated farming practices, with a conversion path toward organic agriculture and a strong focus on the natural balance of the vineyard. Yields are kept under control, and the approach aims to enhance varietal and territorial expression rather than production volume.

A distinctive element of the project is its strong symbolic connection to the territory: the “collared doves,” birds historically present in the area, become the winery’s emblem and a reference to fidelity to the land, nature, and rural roots of the region. This imagery is also reflected in the names of the wines, inspired by local places, sensations, and stories: “Bacio delle Tortore” for Fiano, “Le Arcaie” for Greco di Tufo, “Piano del Cardo” for Falanghina, and “Sasso Serra” for Aglianico.

The winery also benefits from the experience of Nicola De Girolamo, a historic figure in Irpinian viticulture and former director of Cantina del Taburno, whose contribution helps provide solidity and continuity to the project.

Region and territory

Millennial tradition, traditional cultivation, and enhancement of native varieties and terroirs

Campania

Millennial tradition, traditional cultivation, and enhancement of native varieties and terroirs

Campania

Millennial tradition, traditional cultivation, and enhancement of native varieties and terroirs

Campania

Viticulture in Campania has its roots in ancient Greek tradition, when numerous grape varieties now considered native were introduced by the Hellenics. Powdery mildew and phylloxera arrived later than elsewhere, but the damage was enormous, and the path to quality was only taken from the 1980s onwards.
Recently, Campanian wines have seen incredible success thanks to a production characterized by traditional agriculture, with a strong focus on environmental preservation and sustainability. Many of Campania's wineries are family-owned and produce high-quality wines in small quantities.

In general, Campanian viticulture is characterized by a great variety of terroirs and native varieties, which give rise to wines of great quality and personality, each with its own unique characteristics. For many years, the imposing Taurasi DOCG was the only wine to be awarded the DOCG status, but since 2003, Greco di Tufo DOCG and Fiano di Avellino DOC have also been recognized, and since 2011, Aglianico del Taburno has also been honored with this designation. In the rest of the region, there are also 15 DOC and 10 IGT wines.

Irpinia

Irpinia is the homeland of Aglianico, Greco, and Fiano. Less than 50 km from Naples, thanks to the conformation of its territory, Irpinia is a land suited for the production of high-quality wines. Cut in two by the Apennine Mountains, it has altitudes ranging from 300 to 1800 meters above sea level. This allows for well-drained soils with good water reserves and significant temperature variations between the daytime heat and the cool nights. In particular, the Tyrrhenian side (the most suitable for viticulture) is mountainous and discontinuous, rich in vegetation and water, with abundant rainfall.

The orography of the territory determines the formation of various microclimates that allow for the production of different types of wines. The clay-limestone soils benefit from the effusive activity of the three surrounding volcanic areas: Vulture, Vesuvius, and the mountains of Caserta. Over the centuries, the accumulation of layers of ash and lapilli has given rise to tuff deposits, with minerals and looser layers, another unique feature for quality viticulture. Irpinia is the Campania province with the highest concentration of vineyards and boasts the presence of three DOCG wines: Taurasi, Greco di Tufo, and Fiano di Avellino. It produces high-quality wines, vinified according to modern techniques but rooted in local tradition.
The orography creates diversified microclimates, while the clay-limestone soils provide unique minerality.

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A Riserva to be paired by analogy, with equally elegant dishes. The affinity between the savory structure of Greco and seafood preparations is also highly satisfying, matching aromatic intensity.

Matching by contrast

A great white wine, to be played on its acidity, which allows it to balance richer, creamier, or slightly oily dishes. The contrast enhances more complex preparations, where the wine maintains tension and a clean finish on the palate.

It pairs well with

Raw seafood; oysters; white fish tartare; shellfish; structured seafood appetizers; seafood risottos; first courses with shellfish and mollusks; baked fish; premium grilled fish; cod in rich preparations; delicate white meats; fresh cheeses; semi-aged cheeses; refined Mediterranean cuisine.

Matching by concordance

A Riserva to be paired by analogy, with equally elegant dishes. The affinity between the savory structure of Greco and seafood preparations is also highly satisfying, matching aromatic intensity.

Matching by contrast

A great white wine, to be played on its acidity, which allows it to balance richer, creamier, or slightly oily dishes. The contrast enhances more complex preparations, where the wine maintains tension and a clean finish on the palate.

It pairs well with

Raw seafood; oysters; white fish tartare; shellfish; structured seafood appetizers; seafood risottos; first courses with shellfish and mollusks; baked fish; premium grilled fish; cod in rich preparations; delicate white meats; fresh cheeses; semi-aged cheeses; refined Mediterranean cuisine.

Seafood Risotto

Mussels, clams, squid, shrimp... A classic dish, perfect for special occasions and all seasons, relatively easy to prepare, delicate, of medium structure, and very elegant.

Baccalà Mantecato

A typical dish from the Veneto region that can be served as an appetizer, finger food, or main course: it's a delicious, very delicate cream of salted cod, served with polenta or bread crostini.

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