A Gem from Campania – Only $16.99

2013 Terredora Greco di Tufo Loggia della SerraSpring is in the air and to me that calls for popping a delicious bottle of white wine to be enjoyed outside with friends.  I was looking for something really special and unique, and I found it.  The 2013 Terredora Greco di Tufo Loggia Serra from Campania is just the wine I was looking for.  The cool thing about this crisp white is the fact that it is made with 100% Greco grapes.  The Greco grapes date back 2,500 years to the ancient Greek settlers and is now native to Campania.  This grape is one of the most important parts in Campania’s wine renaissance.  The Mastroberardino family has put all the focus on the vineyards and new technology to create the character of the Terredora.  The vineyards are located in the Avellino province in Campania which has a unique soil and thermal fluctuations that create intense and elegant fruit.  Since 1994, the Mastroberardino family has used grapes from their own vineyards to ensure high quality and control throughout the grape growing cycle.  This process is believed to be the reason for producing such excellent wines.  After tasting this I instantly fell in love with Italian white wines all over again.

I had a small early spring gathering this weekend and served this bottle with goat cheese and fresh honey, melon wrapped with prosciutto and caprese salad for starters.  The main course was straight from the smoker.  A few smoked Cornish hens, salad, grilled veggies, and of course I had to throw on a few racks of baby backs, too.  The wine paired perfectly with the smoked meats, and it was a huge hit. With a price tag of only $16.99, it’s a “no brainer”.  Super crisp with honey and lemon on the nose.  A very long finish with a hint of wet stone.  Drinking great now. It received a 95-point score from James Suckling and is a fantastic wine for the money!

2013 Terredora Greco di Tufo Loggia della Serra – 95 Points James Suckling

“Pale-medium gold reflections with a rich and powerfully aromatic nose of apricot, apple, peach and citrus fruits. On the palate it is full bodied, soft and well balanced with excellent acidity.” – James Suckling