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Producer name:
BENITO FERRARA
Address:
Fraz. San Paolo, 14 Tufo
Owner:
Gabriella Ferrara
History:
The estate is located in S. Paolo di Tufo at an altitude of 400-500 mts on sea level, and was established in 1880. The original extension was 40 hectares cultivated with vines, that were divided between family members for generations. At present the vineyard extension is approximately 9 hectares and Gabriella Ferrara and her husband run the estate with dedication and passion. The subsoil is rich in sulphur (there are sulphur mines nearby) that gives this Greco di Tufo pleasant mineral notes.
Year of establishment:
1991
Total annual production/bottles:
45000
Total vineyard extension (hectares):
9.00
Greco, Aglianico. The Fiano grapes are purchased, but the family supervises the production. The Fiano grapes are vinified at the estate.
Planted varietals and extension (hectares):
Aglianico -
3.50
Greco -
5.50
Vine trellising system:
Guyot
Cultivation methods in the vineyard:
Grass is left between the vines
Harvest:
Green Harvest: YES
Harvest period:
Second half of October
Agronomist:
Sergio husband of Gabriella Ferrara
Oenologist:
Paolo Caciorgna
Web Site:
www.benitoferrara.it
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