White wine grapes of Nativ Winery

Nativ

Love for the science of wine

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Founded

2008

Farming

Sustainable

Altitude

500m

Hectares

15

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Respect of the Land and for the Vine

Nativ offers a wide selection comprising 22 distinct wines, specifically: four Cru wines, intrinsically linked to the local terroir; aromatic wines reflecting the characteristic notes of local Irpinian fruit; DOC and DOCG wines typical of Irpinia; and an IGT line that embodies the spirit of Campania. Each wine possesses a unique and unmistakable character, as it is produced using innovative winemaking methods that respect tradition, while always ensuring the organoleptic structure of the varietal remains intact. You can find Nativ in 18 countries and growing.

Map of Nativ, near Avellino, Campania, Italy

Central Campania

Paternopoli

Located on the slopes of the pristine Taurasi hills, in one of the most suitable areas of Irpinia, the Nativ winery stands in the heart of Paternopoli, which traces its history to hermits who moved to the area in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. Irpinia was inhabited in the 7th century BC by the Greeks, who had inherited from the Hellenes, their ancestors, the cult of Dionysus and his bacchantes, making this land the homeland of the "Hellenic vitis" from which Aglianico derives its name. Wine was first introduced to Italy by the Greeks via nearby Napoli and Cumae.

Soil

Sandstone base with clay-free soil rich in mineral micronutrients due to volcanic settlement from the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.

Exposure

Along the ridge that connects the towns of Castelvetere sul Calore to Paternopoli.

Grapes

Local Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Aglianico, and Aglianico di Taurasi varietals.

Cellar

Newly-constructed, blending in with the natural environment. Reduced carbon and water footprint, low-environmental-impact materials.

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Merging the Science of Wine and Food

While following traditional but sustainable winemaking processes of the historic Irpinia region.

Dr. Roberta Pirone and Dr. Mario Ercolino of Nativ Winery
Dr. Pirone and Dr. Ercolino

Producers

Oenology and Food

Founded in 2008 by by Dr. Mario Ercolino, an internationally renowned oenologist, and Dr. Roberta Pirone, a food science specialist, with the aim of producing great wines with origins of Irpinia viticulture. Nativ, as in "native to the place", reflects better than just about any other, the "Made in Italy" label. "The driving force behind the company is love and respect for the land and the vine, hence the creation of a profession, a way of life and of doing business."

Production facility and cellar of Nativ winery
Nativ Production and Cellar

Cellar philosophy

Modern Cellar, traditional wines

Nativ's modern production facility and cellar were built in 2024 to blend in with the natural surroundings of the Taurasi hills. Sustainability through material reduction and low-impact environmental footprints are important to their winemakeing process. Their operations are multi-certified and award winning.

200-year-old Bicento Grapevines of Nativ Winery
200-year-old "Bicento" Vines

Taurasi Vineyards

200+ Year-Old Vines?

A significant portion of the vineyards are located along the ridge that connects the towns of Castelvetere sul Calore to Paternopoli, passing through Montemarano and Castelfranci. While the location is not publicized, their "Bicento" vines are some of the largest you'll see in just about any vineyard.

Wines from Nativ

Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, Aglianico, Aglianico di Taurasi and more

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