Sireo Bianco

The Crapolla agricultural company is located on a plain of lapilli sand between the sky and the sea of ​​Vico Equense. On the slopes of Mount Faito at 300 meters above sea level, the ground is made up of the material that comes from the disintegration of the limestone rock of the mountain and from the lapilli deriving from the noisy eruptions of Vesuvius. In 2008, 10,000 new vines were planted from the idea of ​​implementing modern viticulture. Although the company is small in size, it has created the complete supply chain. High quality wine making equipment was purchased and each stage of production was entrusted to professionals in the sector. The type of training is espalier with Guyot pruning. The density is very high with 8000 plants per hectare. The current vineyard area is 2 hectares. The grapes used are Falanghina and Fiano such as white, pinot noir and pre-existing marquee farms of Merlot and Sabato grapes. The characteristics of altitude, solar radiation, humidity of this plateau located between the sea, Vesuvius and Faito behind, means that the soil maintains freshness and humidity all year round with slow ripening processes, therefore grapes such as Falanghina and the Fiano ripen more slowly than the same grapes in Irpinia. The final product has important characteristics of acidity and therefore of freshness despite a difficulty in managing the healthiness of the grapes.

The Sireo Bianco Abbazia di Crapolla descends on a sandy loam soil with the presence of pumice and lapilli at an altitude of 300m a.s.l. The vines, from 2007-2008, are exhibited in branches oriented east-west on different plains, for a total of 8000 plants per hectare, with a grape yield of 50 quintals per hectare. The grapes, reared with espalier training with double guyot pruning, are harvested in the first ten days of October. Fermentation takes place at a low temperature in stainless steel tanks while the wine is stored in tanks for 4-5 months.

The Sireo Bianco Abbazia di Crapolla is a very elegant wine in its almost golden color, of great vivacity, which suggests a discreet body. It surprises on the nose with a cleanliness and extreme finesse, with the passage of time in marked improvement. On the nose the notes of white-fleshed fruit, flowers and citrus peel, hints of Mediterranean scrub and mineral notes are surprising. On the palate a precise return: decisive, fresh and savory. It closes with balance in a long finish that pleasantly recalls the citrus and herbaceous notes.

Production area: Campania

Vintage: 2019

Alcohol: 13.5%

Capacity: 75 cl

Winery: Abbazia di Crapolla

Grapes: 60% Falangina, 40% Fiano in blend

Denomination: Sireo Bianco IGP 2019

Recommended pairings: The Sireo Bianco Abbazia di Crapolla is excellent with fresh cheeses, aperitifs, fish dishes, white meats and grilled vegetables.