Fattoria Galardi, Terra di Lavoro, 2010

Fattoria Galardi, Terra di Lavoro, 2010The family owned Galardi estate produces just one wine and it does so with perfection. Located on volcanic slopes in northwestern Campania, the vineyards are nestled among chestnut groves and benefit from Mediterranean Sea breezes. Terra di Lavoro actually means "land of work" in Italian, a name that has historical roots, but also accurately reflects the difficult volcanic soil composition which results in very low yields. In this challenging

In this challenging environment

gave me an idea

spring was characterised by a particularly dry climate

violet and vanilla

Fermented with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled vats

Part of the elite "Blue Series"

viscous appearance

Villalba and Rodezno

and despite an early harvesting (that began at the end of August with Merlot)

and carefully select the grape bunches utilised in vinification

dried red cherries

white flowers and clear honey