Villa Carafa
The once noble land of Campania flourished
in the time of the Romans only to suffer a fate of “vino
da tavola” before being awakened in 1968 with Mastroberardino's
critically acclaimed Taurasi. But more importantly, the
focus of the region is neither the collectible Taurasi nor
the magical wine Montevetrano, but rather the resurrection
of many antique varietals. Thanks to producers like Villa
Carafa, we can now enjoy these little-known, forgotten treasures.
The home of Villa Carafa is in Caserta,
a province that has recently emerged into the public eye
with its outstanding volcanic soils and indigenous varietals.
It is here that the Caputo brothers drive the estate’s
artistry with the guidance of Italy’s dynamo enologist
Lorenzo Landi. With additional vineyards scattered throughout
Campania, this wine house truly has some outstanding offerings.
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