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Vigne Sannite - Centro Cooperativo Agroalimentare Sannita - an agriculture consortium of the town of Salella, near Castelvenere in Campania. Our supplier from Campagnia is located in the territory of Samnites, the so-called Terre Sannite. The name comes from the Latin, Sanniti, ancient Italic peoples who lived in the areas in the east to Lazio. Such is also the name of the DOC appellation wines originating from this zone.

In 2005 a group of the local winegrowers decided to join forces, what resulted in the wine cooperative, which makes wines of excellent quality from grapes provided by its members. These wines are expression of Samnites‘ territory. A white Falanghina and native Agostinella are unique in the whole range of the wines produced by Cecas. The wines from the DOC Terre Sannite and Campania IGP are made here with great care, hence maintain their unique character. Certainly, our partner merits a title of producer with quality mark. Similarly, his products representing the character of this interesting and picturesque place in the south of Italy.

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Falanghina del Sannio
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Falanghina (100%)
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry white wine of Campanian native Falanghina grape. It comes from the vineyards located in the surroundings of Monte Taburno, the Taburno Mount, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. This grape variety had already been known in the Roman times, but was well naturalized in these areas at the beginning of the XIX century. The suitable climate, especially big temperature differences between day and night, provide excellent growing conditions for this white grape variety. Falanga in Latin means a pole supporting the vine, hence the name of the wine and grape variety. This is a well-structured wine, soft and with marked mineral note. Falanghina is one of the most famous wines of Campania, appreciated by so famous wine experts as Luigi Veronelli, which wrote about it: authentic and precious treasure.
- Details
Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: complex, notes of white ripe fruit, sage leaf.
Flavor:fresh, soft, mineral .
Food matching: perfect with aperitif, fish-based dishes, especially carpaccio of raw fish; grilled, marinated, fried fish; sea food-based sauce, mozzarella-type cheese like bufala campana.
Serving temperature: 10°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Falanghina del Sannio
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Falanghina (100%)
DOC Sannio - 2019 - 0.75 l

Greco
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Greco
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry white wine of Campanian native Greco grape. It comes from the vineyards located in the surroundings of Monte Taburno, the Taburno Mount, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. As its name suggests, the wine was brought along by the Greeks to ancient Italy. Thus, this grape variety was already known in ancient times, Virgil and Pliny wrote about its merits. The Sannio zone, with many areas rich in minerals, is suitable for growing of these noble white grapes, collected in autumn in October. This is a wine with rich and elegant structure, unusually original.
- Details
Color: straw yellow, shimmering.
Aroma: complex, notes of citrus, apricot and peach.
Flavor: soft, mineral, elegant.
Food matching: perfect with white meat- and fish-based aromatic dishes and sauces, cream and thick vegetable dishes, boiled vegetables.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Greco
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Greco
DOC Sannio - 2019 - 0.75 l

Coda di Volpe
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Coda di Volpe
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry white wine of the autochthonous Coda di Volpe grape of Campania. It comes from the vineyards located in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. The name of the grape variety, literally meaning fox`s tail, is related to the shape of grape cluster. Characterized by a well-marked mineral, almost salty, note, this ancient grape variety, strongly linked to Sannites` territory, is expression of this zone. There was a time when it was used only in a blend with other white grapes, but today established itself as a single-variety wine.
- Details
Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: complex, notes of white fruit, ripe melon.
Flavor: dry, fresh, mineral.
Food matching: perfect with fish- and sea food-based dishes, oven-baked and grilled fish, with vegetables in delicate sauce.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Coda di Volpe
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Coda di Volpe
DOC Sannio - 2019 - 0.75 l

Fiano
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Fiano
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry white wine of Campanian native Fiano grape. It comes from the vineyards situated in the hilly areas, in the provinces of Benevento and Avellino, in the north-eastern part of the region. The name of the grape variety comes from the Latin words Vitis Aspiane and is related to the sweetness of grapes, very liked by bees. The vineyards situated high and big temperature differences result in the wine that is characterized by finesse and strongly marked aromatic note. Fiano has a big potential of ageing and enhances its values even after a few years after bottling.
- Details
Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: complex, aromatic, notes of white blossom, pear and fruit in syrup.
Flavor: soft, velvety, long lingering aftertaste.
Food matching: excellent with rich aromatic dishes, rich texture dishes, white meat roasts in sauce.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Fiano
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Fiano
DOC Sannio - 2019 - 0.75 l

Piedirosso
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Piedirosso
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry red wine of Campania‘s native Piedirosso grape. It comes from the vineyards located in the surroundings of Monte Taburno, the Taburno Mount, in the province of Benevento. Besides famous Aglianico, this ancient grape variety is one of the most typical Campanian vines. The original dialectal name, Per e‘palummo, literally means dove‘s foot with its characteristic redish color, similarly the color of the steam and bunches of the Piedirosso. This wine is not aged in wood, nicely dry and soft, with a beautifully marked fruit note. An interesting native wine, worth testing with food.
- Details
Color: ruby red.
Aroma: fruity, notes of raspberry and ripe cherry.
Flavor: dry, fruity, soft.
Food matching: excellent throughout a meal, with white meat-based dishes.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Piedirosso
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Piedirosso
DOC Sannio - 2018 - 0.75 l

Barbera del Sannio
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Barbera (100%)
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry red wine of Campanian native grape called Barbera del Sannio. It comes from vineyards located in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento in the north-eastern part of the region. Usually associated with Piedmont, Barbera, cultivated here since two centuries, is, however, a different wine with other character than its cousin from the north. The local winegrowers proudly claim that their Barbera is much better. Indeed, is worth tasting to appreciate this pleasant wine scenting of fruit.
- Details
Color: intense ruby red.
Aroma: floral and fruity, notes of cherry and dried rose petals.
Flavor: dry, warm, velvety.
Food matching: perfect throughout the meal, dishes based on highly flavored white meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Barbera del Sannio
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Barbera (100%)
DOC Sannio - 2018 - 0.75 l

Aglianico
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Aglianico (100%)
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2016
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry red wine of Campanian native grape variety called Aglianico. This wine named Barolo of the south not without reason is compared to the great wine of Piedmont. Aglianico is an ancient grape, naturalized in the south part of Italy since centuries. It was introduced here by the Greeks, and received its name from the word Elleanico. Aglianico of our producer comes from vineyards situated in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. The local clone of this grape is called Aglianico del Taburno and is characterized by the best quality among the grape family of Aglianico. The volcanic and sandy soils and big temperature differences between day and night are suitable for its growing. Such vinegrowing conditions are provided in the Sannio zone. The local Aglianico is ripe at the end of October and the harvest is done during November. It is a wine with a big potential for ageing. With time enhances its values and broadens an array of aromas. Aglianico del Sannio was aged for six months in wood barrels and for the following six months in the bottle.
- Details
Color: burgundy.
Aroma: rich, complex, notes of raspberry and plum.
Flavor: dry, warm, harmonious.
Food matching: perfect throughout the meal, dishes based on highly flavored white meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Aglianico
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Aglianico (100%)
DOC Sannio - 2016 - 0.75 l

Moscato Passito
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Moscato Bianco (100%)
Classification:
DOC Sannio
Vintage:
2012
Capacity:
0.5 l
Dry sweet wine of Campanian grape called Moscato Bianco. White Moscato locally called Moscatelo comes from vineyards located in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. The aromatic grape of Moscato is also naturalized here, on clayey-calcareous soils and sunny vineyards in the south. The harvest is done the end of September the beginning of October, when Moscato grapes are very ripe. From grapes full of natural sweetness is obtained an excellent wine in the passito version. This term signifies the fermentation technique called in Italian appassimento that is drying of collected grapes on special racks in air-ventilated rooms. After the harvest grapes concentrate aromatic potential for more than a month and next are transformed into wine. The passito of our producer was aged for six months in wood.
- Details
Color: yellow with amber reflections.
Aroma: aromatic, complex, notes of ripe grapes, raisins, honey.
Flavor: sweet, velvety.
Food matching: excellent with desserts based on dry biscuits and cookies, gorgonzola-type cheese and Roquefort. Equally good as a wine for meditation and after the meal..
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.
Moscato Passito
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Moscato Bianco (100%)
DOC Sannio - 2012 - 0.5 l

Essentia Benventano Rosso
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Aglianico, Piedirosso, Barbera del Sannio
Classification:
IGT Benevento
Vintage:
2013
Capacity:
0.75 l
ry red wine of Campanian native grapes, Aglianico and Piedirosso with an addition of the local Barbera. Comes from vineyards located in the hill areas in the surroundings of Castelvenere, in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. The ambition of our producer was to create a wine expressing the essential characteristics of the territory. A successful combination of red grape varieties and their careful fermentation with six months’ period of ageing in wood resulted in the wine that is interesting and well-structured.
- Details
Color: burgundy.
Aroma: complex, notes of ripe red fruit and jam.
Flavor: dry, warm, velvety.
Food matching: dishes of Mediterranean cuisine based on meats.
Serving temperature: 18°C. The bottle should be open one hour before serving.
Alcohol content: 13,5% .
Essentia Benventano Rosso
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Aglianico, Piedirosso, Barbera del Sannio
IGT Benevento - 2013 - 0.75 l

Agostinella
Producer:
Vigne Sannite
Region:
Campania
Grape:
Agostinella
Classification:
IGT Benevento
Vintage:
2014
Capacity:
0.75 l
Dry white wine of Campanian indigenous grape called Agostinella. Comes from vineyards located in the province of Benevento, in the north-eastern part of the region. No doubt this is an oenological curiosity on the wine map of Italy. This ancient grape variety has always been known to owners of vineyards located in the surroundings of Benevento and Castelvenere, but completely unknown for a wide mass of wine lovers. Only during the last few years was popularized and became a focus for ampelographers - experts in the field of origin and classification of grape varieties. Agostinella is a wine with rich aroma notes, soft and very pleasant to the palate.
- Details
Color: straw yellow with goldish reflections.
Aroma: complex, notes of ripe pear and white peach.
Flavor: soft, fresh.
Food matching: excellent with highly flavored dishes, white roast meats and oven-baked fish.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13,5%.
Agostinella
Vigne Sannite - Campania
Agostinella
IGT Benevento - 2014 - 0.75 l

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Color: vivid red with violet hues.
Aroma: notes of blackberry, wild grass, red fruits.
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Color: pink, shimmering.

Aroma: aromatic, notes of ripe raspberry, pomegranate.

Flavor: fresh, mineral with subtly marked tannins.

Food matching: perfect with light appetizers, charcuterie; a great match with veal scallops in delicate sauce.

Serving temperature: 10°/12°C.

Alcohol content: 13,5%.

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Color: brilliant ruby red.
Aroma: delicate, subtle.
Flavor: appropriately tannic, harmonious.
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Serving temperature: 16°/18°C.
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Color: amber with copper hues.

Aroma: sweet, notes of honey, dry apricots, figs, dates, ethereal.

Flavor: warm, velvety, very finesse.

Food matching: because of its elegance and great structure we do not recommend the classic pairing with Tuscan cantucci, it would be too banal. You will get more satisfaction if contemplate with it in the late tranquil afternoon or in the evening. Excellent with matured goat and sheep cheeses or with a good Tuscan liver terrine.

Serving temperature: 16°C.

Alcohol content: 17%.

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Color: intensive straw yellow.
Aroma: distinct, pear and apple notes.
Flavor: dry, mineral, rounded.
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Serving temperature: 10°/12°C.
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Color: garnet with brick hues.

Aroma: intense, aromatic, notes of rose.

Flavor: warm, sweet, crisp.

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Serving temperature: 16°C.

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Color: very subtle, onion skin hues.

Perlage: fine, numerous, persistent.

Aroma: delicate, fresh, fruity.

Flavor: dry, velvety, crisp, long lingering aftertaste.

Food matching: perfect with aperitif, and also with fish and sea food dishes.

Serving temperature: 10°C.

Alcohol content: 12,5%.

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Color: ruby red with violet reflections.
Aroma: delicate, fruity, violet notes.
Flavor: slightly tannic, harmonious.
Food matching: virtually the entire meal, from appetizers to the main course.
Serving temperature: 18°C.
Alcohol content: 12.5%.