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    Cantine Astroni

    Falanghina ‘Colle Imperatrice’ Campi Flegrei

    Italy, Campania, Campi Flegrei

    White

    Winery Overview

    Cantine Astroni is a family-owned winery located in the heart of Campania, Italy, nestled between the ancient volcanic landscapes of the Phlegraean Fields and the lush greenery of the Astroni Nature Reserve. Founded by the Varchetta family, whose winemaking tradition dates back to the late 19th century, the estate has become a custodian of local grape varieties and terroirs. Its vineyards, rich in volcanic soils, provide an ideal environment for cultivating native grapes such as Falanghina and Piedirosso, which form the backbone of the winery’s distinctive and authentic wines. The philosophy of Cantine Astroni blends deep respect for tradition with a forward-looking approach to sustainability and innovation. The estate emphasizes minimal intervention in both the vineyard and the cellar, aiming to preserve the natural character of each grape variety. At the same time, modern techniques are employed to enhance quality and consistency, ensuring wines that express both the heritage of the land and the skill of contemporary craftsmanship. This balance has allowed Cantine Astroni to stand out as one of the leading voices in Campania’s wine scene. Beyond wine production, Cantine Astroni is dedicated to cultural preservation and environmental stewardship. The winery actively engages in promoting the history, biodiversity, and gastronomic traditions of the Phlegraean area, offering visitors immersive experiences that connect wine with local heritage. Through tastings, tours, and educational initiatives, Cantine Astroni not only showcases its wines but also shares the story of a land shaped by fire, nature, and human passion.

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    Vineyard

    Colle Imperatrice is a single vineyard. 100% Falanghina grown in sandy loam soil of volcanic origins. 200 m a.s.l. Harvested by hand at end of September, beginning of October

    Terroir

    Campi Flegrei is a unique appellation, located entirely within the city limits of Napoli. The area is a vast system of underground volcanoes, consisting of 70 craters “caldera” in all. Cantine Astroni has 15 hectares of vines around the main “Astroni" crater, from with the winery derives its name.

    Soil is typically a light, young volcanic sand, with a high element of Potassium creating more salty and lower PH wines.
    Falanghina from this region tend to have more 'coastal aromas’, a saline minerality with more freshness and lower alcohol than the Falanghina from Benevento

    Viticulture

    All organic practices, no chemicals are used and the use of extensive cover crops are employed.

    Vinification

    Grapes undergo a brief cold-soak before fermentation. Fermentation occurs over 2 weeks in stainless steel at consistent cool temperatures. The wine sees a short aging “sur lie” in steel with weekly battonage for 6 months before bottling. No malo takes place.

    Reviews

    It has been said that this variety entered in Italy from the port of Cuma, an ancient colony founded in 700 BC at the foot of the Phlegrean Fields. The Greeks cultivated their vines by leaving them to crawl on the ground. In Italy, however, this type of training system produced moldy grapes. So the settlers were forced to look for an alternative method. This was how the first winemakers understood that by lifting the vines off the ground and attaching them to wooden poles, in Latin phalangae, they avoided the onset of botrytis. From these support systems Vinum Album Phalanginum was born, the ancestor of our Falanghina.

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