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EM PS ON (US A) 2005 · · · · · · 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. I NC VILLA MATILDE in Campania 2005 Wine Enthusiast's EM PS ON (US A) I NC NEW from EMPSON USA THE ESTATES & WINES OF VILLA MATILDE 2005 2005 Wine Enthusiast's 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.