Torre Varano
Torrecuso BN, 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.
Torre Varano Wines
Torre Varano Aglianico 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.
Torre Varano Sannio Fiano
Grapes are 100% Fiano and harvested by hand when fully ripe. The grapes are pressed and destemmed and then must is fermented in white at a controlled temperature of 12°C into steel tanks. The color is straw yellow and has a fragrance of flowers and fruit that reminds apricots, almonds and honey. The taste is wide, fresh and very balanced.
Torre Varano Taburno Sannio Coda di Volpe
Grapes are 100% Coda di Volpe and are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are pressed before and de-stemmed and then are fermented in white at a controlled temperature of 13° C into steel tanks. The color is straw yellow, and it has a fragrance of flowers and fruit with hints of apple. Taste is wide and intense, with a persistency of mineral fragrance.
Torre Verano Taburno Falanghina del Sannio
The grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are pressed and de-stemmed and then are fermented at a controlled temperature of 12°C into steel tanks. Color is straw yellow with a soft smell of flowers. The taste is full and balanced with a persistency of citrus flowers, ripe pear and exotic fruit.
Torre Verano Taburno Sannio Greco
Grapes are harvested by hand when the ripeness is complete. Grapes are pressed and de-stemmed and then are fermented in white at a controlled temperature of 13° C into steel tanks. The color is straw yellow with and has an intense fragrance of ripe fruit and flowers. The taste is deliciously fresh and balanced. Grapes are 100% Greco.