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Fonzone

Paternopoli · Avellino (AV)
← Campania
Established
2005
Lorenzo Fonzone Caccese
Yearly production
Location
Paternopoli, Avellino (AV), Campania
Avellino (AV)
Vineyard area
30 ha
estate

Appellations

Taurasi DOCGFiano di Avellino DOCGGreco di Tufo DOCG

History

Fonzone was founded in 2005 by Lorenzo Fonzone Caccese, a surgeon, with his sons, drawn by his Irpinian roots and the potential of the Taurasi zone.

The estate's ~30 hectares at Paternopoli are planted to native varieties for a range of eight wines.

Viticulture is organic, with no herbicides and green manure.

Wines

Illustrative selection
Taurasi 'Scorzagalline'
Taurasi DOCG · Aglianico
Fiano di Avellino
Fiano di Avellino DOCG · Fiano
Greco di Tufo
Greco di Tufo DOCG · Greco
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