Coda di Volpe Irpinia DOC 2023 - By Prisco

Coda di Volpe is an ancient Campanian grape variety, present on the Italian peninsula since Roman times. The name Coda di Volpe derives from the distinctive shape of the bunch, whose curvature and length resemble a fox's tail. Previously used for blending with other varieties, primarily in Irpinia with Greco di Tufo, it is now vinified as a single-varietal wine alongside other great Irpinia whites. Di Prisco cultivates it on the Fontanarosa soils, characterized by their sandy volcanic soils. This, combined with the exposure of the two vineyards where it is produced—southwest and northeast, respectively—guarantees minerality and freshness. The Guyot training system produces an average yield per hectare of approximately 70 quintals, allowing the vines to concentrate their fruit in just a few bunches, resulting in a product of excellent quality. Harvest takes place in the last two weeks of September. The winery's first vintage of Coda di Volpe dates back to 1997, the year the winery began expanding its production of native grapes, adding Coda di Volpe to the Aglianico it had already produced in its early years. Previously vinified as Bianco Irpinia, Di Prisco sought to give an identity to a grape variety that is now appreciated both domestically and internationally, attracting the interest of wine professionals and enthusiasts.