Cantina Giardino Le Fole Aglianico 2022

Wine Type: Red
Style: Traditional Campanian Aglianico; savory, structured, earthy, mineral-driven, age-worthy
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Aglianico
Appellation: Vino Rosso
Country: Italy
Region: Irpinia, Campania
Producer: Cantina Giardino
Winemaker: Antonio De Gruttola & Daniela De Gruttola
Vineyard: Old-vine Aglianico parcels in the hills of Irpinia, around Paternopoli
Soil: Volcanic clay, limestone, and mineral-rich soils
Farming: Organic farming practices; hand-harvested; minimal-intervention winemaking
Alcohol: Not confirmed for the 2022 vintage
Fermentation: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts and extended skin maceration
Aging: Aged in large, neutral oak vessels; bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur
Food Pairings: Braised lamb, grilled steak, wild boar ragù, mushroom dishes, roasted eggplant, lentils, aged Pecorino, smoked meats

Tasting Note:
Cantina Giardino’s 2022 “Le Fole” is a deeply expressive Aglianico that captures the rugged, mineral character of Campania’s Irpinia hills. Black cherry, wild plum, blackberry, violet, dried herbs, tobacco, and earthy spice unfold across a structured, savory palate. Firm but well-integrated tannins and lively acidity give the wine remarkable energy, while subtle volcanic minerality carries through a long, persistent finish. Powerful yet beautifully balanced, this is a serious southern Italian red with the freshness and complexity to reward time in the glass or cellar.

About the Producer:
Cantina Giardino is one of southern Italy’s pioneering natural-wine estates, founded by Antonio and Daniela De Gruttola in Irpinia, Campania. The project focuses on preserving the region’s extraordinary old vines and indigenous grape varieties, including Aglianico, Fiano, and Greco. Working with organically farmed vineyards, spontaneous fermentations, extended macerations, and minimal sulfur, Cantina Giardino produces wines that are deeply expressive of their volcanic soils and traditional agricultural heritage. “Le Fole” is their classic expression of Aglianico, combining the grape’s natural power with freshness, savory complexity, and unmistakable Irpinian character.