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Founded in the 1960’s by Francesco Paolo Avallone. A lawyer and professor at the University of Naples
whose passionate interest in the ancient viticulture of Campania fueled his desire to research and resurrect
the grapes introduced 3000 years ago by the Greeks but made famous by the Romans.
The grapes of Campania are more ancient than Brunello, Chianti and even Bordeaux but when Phylloxera hit the
region much of these historic vines were destroyed.
With the resources of the University, Francesco set out to save and restore the old clones and re-establish the
noble Roman wines. Using old photographs of the different varietals, he and a team from the University scoured
the region to find vines that survived and began one of the most ambitious experiments in preserving ancient
varietals. Clones saved from extinction include Aglianico, Piedirosso, Abbuoto, and Falanghina.
Today the winery is run by his children Salvatore and Maria Ida with Riccardo Cotarella as the oenologist.
All the vineyards of Villa Matilde are owned by the Avallone Family with the wines all estate bottled.
In keeping with history, the blends used in several wines reflect the blend used by the Romans: Falerno Del
Massico Bianco is 100% Falanghina and Falerno Del Massico Rosso is 80% Aglianico and 20% Piedirosso.
THE ESTATES of VILLA MATILDE
The winery of Villa Matilde in Cellole is approximately 60 kilometers north of Naples
and 160 Kilometers south of Rome. There are 3 distinct areas in Campania where Villa
Matilde own vineyards--San Castrese, Rocca dei Leoni, and Tenuta Altaville. The
properties combined are 250 acres of which 173 are under vine.
SAN CASTRESE
Located less than 10 kilometers from the sea San Castrese is the primary source of
grapes for the wines made at the Villa Matilde. All the vineyards of San Castrese are protected by the Colli Aurinci to the
north, the extinct volcano Roccamonfina to the east and the Massico Mountains to the south. The vines are planted on
gentle slopes between 140 to 180 meters a.s.l with the Gulf of Gaeta often visible to the east. The soil is a unique
composition of lava stone, ash, and other volcanic materials with a friable rock known as Tassone. 95% of the Falerno
DOC is owned and within the Castrese Estate.
Falanghina vines with the Colli
Aurinci to the North. The villa has a
perfectly intact Roman Cellar.
The Caracci vineyard in
front of the Volcano
Roccamonfina to the east.
San Castrese Aglianico vineyards
with the Montagne Massico in the
backround to the south.
ROCCA DEL LEONI
The properties in Benevento are 80 kilometers almost due east of the main estate near Mount Taburno. The climate is a
bit cooler due to afternoon winds. The vineyards are located on various slopes on Mount Taburno which like San
Castrese is noted for the volcanic soils rich in phosphorus and potassium. Old vines planted on steeply pitched hills use
different clones of Falanghina and Algianico which produce wines with unique characteristics from those of the Falerno
wines produced in San Castrese.
TENUTA ALTAVILLA
The estate is about 40 kilometers south of Benevento near the town of Avellino and is known for the production of Fiano
di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. Due to DOCG laws, these wines are made at Altavilla. The vines are all older and planted
on various, high altitude, slopes made of predominantly tuffaceous soil with good amounts of clay.
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TENUTE SAN CASTRESE
FALERNO DEL MASSICO DOC
100% Falanghina.
Made with 5 different clones in
volcanic soil. High density vineyards.
Complex flavors & aromas of
pineapple, white peaches and pear
with a lively finish.
San Castrese
Rocca dei Leoni
FALERNO DEL MASSICO DOC
80% Aglianico 20% Piedirosso.
Aged Allier & Slavonian Botti for 1012 months. An ancient blend used by
the Romans. Aromas of wild berries,
spice & chocolate with ripe explosive
flavors and sweet tannins.
Altavilla
CARACCI
FALERNO DEL MASSICO DOC
100% Falanghina. Single vineyard.
Unique soil in the heart of San Castrese.
Fermented & aged 5 months in Allier.
Intense aromas of apples, pear, honey
and vanilla. Flavors well integrated with
a bright refreshing finish.
CECUBO ROCCAMONFINA IGT
45% Abbuoto 35% Piedirosso 20% Primitivo
Aged 12 months in Allier, a third new. An ancient blend based on the
rare Abbuoto grape saved from extinction.One of a few estates to use
this grape, the wine has deep, lush, aromas & flavors of black fruit,
cinnamon, with sweet tannins and a spicy, peppery finish. An
incredible wine and Superb Value.
TENUTA ROCCA DEI LEONI
CAMARATO FALERNO
DEL MASSICO DOC
80% Aglianico 20% Piedirosso.
12 months in Allier -One third
New, 2nd & 3rd passage oak.
From the oldest and best exposed
vineyard. Rich concentrated
aromas & flavors with hints of
tobacco, cedar, black fruit and
dark chocolate. A serious wine
with structure & complexity.
TENUTE DI ALTAVILLA
FALANGHINA IGT
100% Falanghina
Old vines at 400 meters
Stainless steel for 3 months.
Intense mineral, citrus
aromas with assertive
flavors. Great Value.
FIANO DI AVELLINO DOCG
100% Fiano
Old vines at 500-600 meters
Mid/Late October Harvest with
Criomaceration at 5 degrees Celcius
to maximize aromatics and structure.
Persistent flavors of apricot, almond
and citrus.
AGLIANICO IGT
100% Aglianico
Old vines at 400 meters
Full malolactic maceration
Aged in stainless steel .
Interesting aromas & flavors
hinting of blueberries, plum &
spice. Excellent Value.
GRECO DI TUFO DOCG
100% Greco
Old vines at 500-600 meters
Mid/Late October Harvest. Intense
aromas, minerals, peach and
almonds. Rich structure and
complex flavors with a fresh finish.