GRECO DI TUFO: GRIPPY, SAVORY, FOOD-COMPATIBLE WHITE WINES Tufo is Irpina’s smallest but most densely planted appellation (there are eight villages). The grape it's rich in polyphenols and catechins, a flavonoid which contributes bitterness. More like a red than a white, tannin combined with acidity earned Greco a reputation for rustic and/or robust white wines. Greco di Tufo is captivating for its capacity to reflect the nuances of terroir. Moreover this capricious variety becomes more complex and intriguing with age. Greco di Tufo: Intrigue and caprice in Campania | The World of Fine Wine

THE TALE OF FOX'S TAIL GRAPE Greco di Tufo was born in the mid 17th century, when Scipione di Marzo arrived in Tufo, province of Avellino. After planting Aminea Gemina in the local new soil, famed for its sulphur minerals and fossils, he became the creator of Greco di Tufo. Cantine di Marzo still makes wine from 100% Greco grapes. Some Greco di Tufo wines may not be 100% Greco Bianco as the denomination allows for 15% Coda di Volpe Bianca, a grape which ripens late and is harvested during the first ten days of October. About Greco di Tufo Wine | Delicious Italy

THE ZONING OF GRECO DI TUFO CRUS ACCORDING TO CANTINE DI MARZO One of southern Italy’s oldest wineries makes a comeback. Tufo is the hamlet that gives its name to one of most complex and famous white wines: Greco di Tufo. Nestled in the Campania hinterlands, Tufo and seven surrounding communes have about 2,000 acres of vineyard planted to the local subvariety of Greco Bianco. The Prince of Greco di Tufo | Wine Spectator

1647, IN THE HEART OF IRPINIA THE OLDEST CAMPANIAN WINERY With 20 hectares of estate-owned vineyards on unique, mineral-rich soils and certified sustainable viticulture, it produces both still and sparkling wines. The winery, developed in ancient tuff caves, blends tradition and innovation, honoring its history with a modern approach. Led by Ferrante di Somma, alongside enologist Vincenzo Mercurio, the company has enhanced the value of its crus true expressions of the local terroir. Cantine di Marzo - Slow Wine Fair | Slow Food

 A WAITER BRINGS OUT A BOTTLE OF COLD GRECO DI TUFO And quickly thereafter plates of spaghetti dotted with thin slices of zucchini that are somehow both crispy and tender, caramelized and juicy. Spaghetti alla Nerano, is a playful dish that only requires a handful of ingredients and solves for your overabundance of late summer zucchinis. It's crisp, creamy, and best enjoyed with the slight and dry acidity that comes with a Greco di Tufo. Stanley Tucci Inspired Spaghetti alla Nerano | Table Magazine