Irpinia Coda di Volpe "Grandma Volpe" DOC - Rocca del Principe Winery

The Irpinia Coda di Volpe "Nonna Volpe" DOC by Rocca del Principe is dedicated to the grandmother and is vinified in one of the most suitable areas, Irpinia. A splendid hilly territory, characterized by particularly rich, intense and fruity wines. Coda di Volpe is an ancient vineyard in Irpinia that was previously used for blending with Greco di Tufo; today both wines are vinified in purity.

The Irpinia Coda di Volpe "Nonna Volpe" DOC by Rocca del Principe is made with Coda di Volpe grapes coming exclusively from the company's own vineyards. An old vineyard brought back to life a few years ago by the Rocca del Principe winery. The Irpinia Coda di Volpe "Nonna Volpe" DOC presents itself: Straw yellow color with golden reflections; the nose has hints of white fruit and aromatic herbs with a prevalence of chamomile. Dry on the palate with nice freshness and flavors of ripe fruit with good persistence.

Grape variety : Coda di Volpe 100%

Production Area: Owned vineyards
Training System: Guyot
Fermentation: a short cryomaceration process in which the clarified must is first fermented in purity at around 12°C for a period of thirty days to obtain a strong floral note.
Refinement and Vinification : At least 6 months in steel and subsequently, another 6 months, in the bottle.
Harvest : First ten days of October

First vintage produced: 2022
Graduation : 13.5% / 14.00%