San Greg Rosato Feudi di San Gregorio

One of the main protagonists in the renaissance of Southern Italian wines, Feudi di San Gregorio had carved out a reputation for making truly world-class wines in less than 30 years. The company began in the mid-1980s with the aim of safeguarding local traditions and unlocking the potential of key indigenous grapes such as Fiano, Greco, Falanghina and Aglianico. In 2021, Feudi di San Gregorio received the B Corporation (B Corp) certification, rewarding companies whose aim is to be a positive and regenerative force for the environment and the community. The same year, Feudi was also awarded the Equalitas certification which officially recognises social, environmental and economic pillars of sustainability, through biodiversity, carbon and water footprint and ecological cultivation practices. As a multi award-winning producer for its outstanding wines, Feudi di San Gregorio also features in the 2021 Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wineries and in 2024 Feudi was awarded The Old Vine Hero Award for Research on ‘The Patriarchs’, a study and catalogue of century-old Aglianico vines from Taurasi.

The Aglianico grapes come from hillside vineyards located up to 700 metres above sea level. Here the Apennine nature of the Irpinian terroir is fully revealed. The vicinity of the Picentini Mountains combined with the continental climate, which is cool, with cleansing breezes and beneficial rainfall create the conditions for a genuine foothill vine-growing region. The winters - though brief- are snowy and cold, while the summers are warm and prolonged. The Guyot-trained vines, which are around 20 years in age, are planted in marl and calcareous soils on hills which enjoy excellent sun exposure and are well-ventilated. The vineyards are cultivated using ecological practices to maintain the equilibrium of the environment; soil and fertiliser management strategies are employed, pesticides are not used, biodiversity is positively encouraged. The vines are hand-harvested.

The grapes were carefully hand-picked and transferred to the winery where they were gently pressed to obtain the most noble part of the juice. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to retain the purity of fruit and spent four months maturing in stainless steel. This wine was vinified in collaboration with Valérie Lavigne, the acclaimed French winemaker resulting in an elegant and refreshing style.