Flaviano Foschini and his family work just over 6 hectares of vineyards located in the heart of the Sannio Benevento, an area with a strong viticultural heritage that dates back to pre-Roman times. The Sannio DOC takes its name from the historic wine-growing region of Samnium, the land of the Samnites, an ancient people from the fifth century BC. This hilly area lies north of Naples, between the provinces of Benevento and Avellino, in the heart of the Campania region. The quality of its wines has been mentioned in the works of writers such as Pliny the Elder, Cato, and Horace, who described Sannio wines as having a "slightly smoky aroma" and an "intense resinous scent".
Flaviano’s vineyard sites are located in the municipality of Guardia Sanframondi and Castelvenere, on a hillside between 650 and 980 feet above sea level, with full southern exposure. The soils, typical of the Sannio area, are calcareous clays and sandstones topped with a layer of volcanic material.
The vinification process takes place in a modern facility that Flaviano has recently renovated. The cellar is carved underground and provides ideal conditions for the evolution of the wines. Flaviano proudly works exclusively with Sannio’s indigenous varietals Falanghina Beneventana (which is the most representative grape) Fiano, Greco, Coda di Volpe, and Aglianico. While the white varietals ferment and age in stainless steel, the Aglianico spends time in barriques and 10hl wooden barrels, the duration depending on the vintage.
Flaviano also makes a traditional method sparkling Falanghina that spends 24 months on the lees before disgorgement. The vinification and aging take place in a historic cellar, located in the ancient village of Guardia Sanframondi near the Medieval Castle.
