Torre Varano

Campania, Italy

Dipped in a hillside landscape drawn by vineyards and olive groves, Azienda Agricola Torre Varano was founded in 2003 following a long-established age-old farming tradition. It’s a region of extraordinary wine-producing skills. There are five varieties of grapes cultivated: Aglianico, Falanghina, Greco, Fiano and Coda di Volpe, all of ancient origins, which became popular over time in Taburno, where currently express the best of their potential thanks to proper soil and climate.

Vineyards – our garden at the foot of Mount Taburno – 12 hectares of vineyards in the shadow of the mount. Hillside areas all included in DOCG Taburno area: they enable us to produce great quality wines, with unmistakable smells.

A century of passion: since the beginning of the 20th century, our family cultivates this land with pride: starting from great-grandparents, then grandparents, then our parents and us today, Nicola, Antonina and Carmine. With a history of a century, a lot of experience, great traditions, always with a look at the future. Cellar: our effort is ongoing, we adopt the latest production techniques to ensure the best quality of our wines and enhance the uniqueness of our territory.

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Torre Varano Wines

Torre VaranoAglianico del Taburno

The grapes are harvested by hand when fully ripe. Grapes are pressed and de-stemmed and then fermented for 25/30 days; wine is then refined in barriques and subsequently aged in bottles for 6 months. The color is ruby red.

2017 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoAglianico Sannio

The grapes are harvested by hand when fully riped, then pressed and destemmed at last fermented for 25 to 30 days in steel tanks. The color is ruby red, it has an intense scent of red fruit, a smooth taste with a persistent spiced fragrance.

2017 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoGreco Taburno

The grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are first pressed ad destemmed and then are fermented as white wine at a controlled temperature of 13°C in steel tanks. Straw yellow with and intense fragrance of ripe fruit and flowers notes. The taste is deliciously fresh and balanced.

2021 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoFiano Sannio

The grapes are harvested by hand when fully riped. Grapes are pressed and destemmed and then must is fermented as white at a controlled temperature of 12°C in steel tanks. its color is straw yellow and has a fragrance of flowers and fruit that reminds apricots, almonds and honey. The taste is full, fresh and very balanced.

2021 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoCoda di Volpe Sannio

The grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are pressed and destemmed and then are fermented in white at a controlled temperature of 13°C in steel tanks. straw yellow, it has a fragrance of flowers and fruit which reminds apple. Taste is full and intense, with a persistency of mineral fragrance.

2021 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoFalanghina Sannio

The grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are first pressed and destemmed, then are fermented as white wine at a controlled temperature of 12°C in steel tanks. Straw yellow with a soft hint of flowers. The taste is full and balanced with a persistency of citrus flowers, ripe pear and exotic fruit.

2021 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoLacryma di Christi Bianco

Destemming of the grapes, followed by static decanting for 24 hours, then only the free-run must is fermented at a controlled temperature. 3 months on fine lees with bottonàge followed by bottling and further refinement in the bottle. Fresh, savory, vibrant sip with a finish of long acidity and persistence.

2021 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoLacryma di Christi Rosso

Destemming of the grapes, followed by static decanting for 24 hours, then only the free-run must is fermented at a controlled temperature. 3 months on fine lees with bottonàge followed by bottling and further refinement in the bottle. Fresh, savory, vibrant sip with a finish of long acidity and persistence.

2020 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoAglianico Campania

The grapes are harvested by hand; after destemming and pressing they are macerated for 15/20 days. Then, a soft pressing is performed in steel. The color is ruby red, it has an intense hint of red fruit. It has a soft taste with a persistent spiced fragrance.

2020 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoFalanghina Campania

The grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are first pressed and destemmed and then undergo fermentation as white at a controlled temperature of 14°C in steel tanks. Straw yellow with tease of fruit. The taste is soft and has a long aromatic persistence.

2021 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoGreco Campania

The grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are first pressed and destemmed and then are fermented as white at a controlled temperature of 14°C in steel tanks. Straw yellow with tease of fruit. The taste is soft and has a long aromatic persistence.

2021 Shelf Talkers

Torre VaranoFiano Campania

The grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are first pressed and destemmed and then are fermented as white at a controlled temperature of 14°C in steel tanks. It is yellow with tease of fruit. The taste is soft and has a long aromatic persistence.

2021 Shelf Talkers