The idea of the name comes from the first wine Guido Zampaglione produced from Fiano grapes in Calitri in 2004: Don Chisciotte. Don Quixote because Guido, as a crazy-dreamer, was the only one who believed in planting Fiano at 800 meters above sea level

Sancho Panza, vino de Il Tufiello

Characteristics

Acidity, drinkability and good complexity are the peculiary of this wine made from 100% Fiano grapes.

Current available vintage: 2018.

Grape variety: 100% Fiano.

Vinification: about 60 days maceration on skins. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, very low level of sulphur dioxide (0-10 free, 10-20 total), no other additives used.

Aging: one year in stainless steel tanks.

Aging potential: suited for long aging, 15-20 years.

Serving temperature: 10°-12°

Food pairing : pasta or risotto with vegetables or fish , white meats.

Fiano grapes
Fiano grapes grown at Tufiello (Alta Irpinia)
Terra Nera vineyard
Terra Nera vineyard