Region: Campania, Italy (Irpinia / Montemarano)
Grapes: 100% Greco
Body: Medium to Full
Notes: Dried apricot, candied orange peel, bruised apple, toasted hazelnuts, smoked volcanic salt, and dried chamomile, with a structured, grippy tannic frame, vibrant acidity, and a long, savory finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, roasted pork belly, aged pecorino, grilled octopus, wild mushroom risotto, or braised chicken
The Producer
Cantina Giardino is an iconic, world-renowned natural wine estate situated in Ariano Irpino, Campania, led by Antonio and Daniela De Gruttola alongside a small group of close friends. Dedicated to preserving ancient, low-yielding vineyards and indigenous Campanian grape varieties—such as Greco, Fiano, Coda di Volpe, and Aglianico—the estate focuses on working with old vines planted on high-altitude, mineral-rich volcanic soils. In the cellar, Cantina Giardino operates with a strict zero-zero natural wine philosophy: utilizing spontaneous wild yeast fermentations, long skin macerations, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur dioxide.
The Wine
"Adam" is one of Cantina Giardino’s most sought-after, deeply expressive skin-contact white wines, crafted entirely from 100% Greco harvested from old, high-altitude vines in Montemarano. The hand-picked grapes undergo an extended skin maceration lasting several weeks, fermenting spontaneously with native yeasts before aging in large, old local chestnut and oak casks. Bottled zero-zero without sulfur, fining, or filtration, the 2019 vintage showcases the intense aging potential of skin-contact Greco; it masterfully pairs an explosive, amber-hued bouquet of dried stone fruit, candied citrus, and wild botanicals with a robust, tea-like tannic grip, electric volcanic acidity, and a long, savory mineral finish.
Region: Campania, Italy (Irpinia / Montemarano)
Grapes: 100% Greco
Body: Medium to Full
Notes: Dried apricot, candied orange peel, bruised apple, toasted hazelnuts, smoked volcanic salt, and dried chamomile, with a structured, grippy tannic frame, vibrant acidity, and a long, savory finish
Pairing: Continuous charcuterie boards, roasted pork belly, aged pecorino, grilled octopus, wild mushroom risotto, or braised chicken
The Producer
Cantina Giardino is an iconic, world-renowned natural wine estate situated in Ariano Irpino, Campania, led by Antonio and Daniela De Gruttola alongside a small group of close friends. Dedicated to preserving ancient, low-yielding vineyards and indigenous Campanian grape varieties—such as Greco, Fiano, Coda di Volpe, and Aglianico—the estate focuses on working with old vines planted on high-altitude, mineral-rich volcanic soils. In the cellar, Cantina Giardino operates with a strict zero-zero natural wine philosophy: utilizing spontaneous wild yeast fermentations, long skin macerations, no fining, no filtration, and zero added sulfur dioxide.
The Wine
"Adam" is one of Cantina Giardino’s most sought-after, deeply expressive skin-contact white wines, crafted entirely from 100% Greco harvested from old, high-altitude vines in Montemarano. The hand-picked grapes undergo an extended skin maceration lasting several weeks, fermenting spontaneously with native yeasts before aging in large, old local chestnut and oak casks. Bottled zero-zero without sulfur, fining, or filtration, the 2019 vintage showcases the intense aging potential of skin-contact Greco; it masterfully pairs an explosive, amber-hued bouquet of dried stone fruit, candied citrus, and wild botanicals with a robust, tea-like tannic grip, electric volcanic acidity, and a long, savory mineral finish.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.