2022 Cantine Dell'Angelo Coda del Volpe 'Del Nonno'

Grape: Coda di Volpe

Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Organic (uncertified) with biodynamic practices; soft pressing with the stems and spontaneous fermentation for 15 days. Racking and élevage in large stainless steel vats for one year on the lees and then, after a natural decant, bottle aging for 8 months; unfined/unfiltered with 25ppm SO2; 12.5% ABV; 100 cases

Winemaker: Angelo Muto

• From a small family producer in Irpinia (inland from the Amalfi Coast)
• Coda di Volpe = “tail of the fox” in Italian
• Ancient variety with bunches that resemble a bushy fox tail
• Earthy minerality, concentrated medium body 
• savory herbal lemon + salty minerality
• Pair with green veggies + salads

The Muto family works its five hectares of vineyards in Tufo right above a part of the old ‘zolfo’ (sulfur) mines where over 900 people came to work during the 19th century. Third generation, Angelo Muto’s agriculture is low impact like his grandfather and father’s. He follows mother nature but is meticulous about the natural support of the vines from the roots to the leaves. He checks on the vines daily and along with Biodynamic practices, he also uses old methods such as Accapannatura, which protect the grapes by creating a shade by using the leaves of the plant itself.