Feudi di San Gregorio Cutizzi Greco di Tufo

Feudi di San Gregorio Cutizzi Greco di Tufo is a 100% Greco Bianco white wine from the Greco di Tufo DOCG in Campania, Italy, bottled at 12.5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. The 2021 vintage earned 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, affirming its status as one of southern Italy's most compelling expressions of volcanic terroir.

Quick Facts: ABV: 12.5%  |  Origin: Greco di Tufo DOCG, Irpinia, Campania, Italy  |  Varietal: 100% Greco Bianco  |  Producer: Feudi di San Gregorio

Production & Heritage

Feudi di San Gregorio, founded in 1986 in Sorbo Serpico in the hills of Irpinia, has become one of Campania's most recognized producers, dedicated to championing the region's indigenous grape varieties. The Cutizzi bottling takes its name from a single vineyard site situated between 1,400 and 2,300 feet in elevation — the word "Tufo" itself refers to the soft volcanic tuff rock that dominates the subsoil where Greco thrives. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 16–18°C, followed by four to five months of aging on the fine lees with repeated bâtonnage, a technique that builds texture and complexity without masking the grape's mineral character.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with ripe pear and green apple before moving into apricot, white blossoms, and a distinctive earthy note of turf. Subtle hints of mint, fern, and elderflower add an aromatic lift that signals the wine's volcanic origins.

Taste: The entry is bright and sleek, with crisp green apple and juicy yellow peach framed by a stony, mineral undertow. At mid-palate, savory almond and quinine-like bitterness emerge alongside lychee and star fruit, while a pronounced saline thread runs through each layer. The acidity is taut and precise, giving the wine a nervous energy that keeps it vibrant and engaging.

Finish: The finish is remarkably long for its weight, trailing off with wet slate minerality, soft balsamic notes, and a lingering saline twist. A whisper of raw almond and star anise persists well after the final sip.

How to Drink Cutizzi Greco di Tufo

Serve chilled to around 10–12°C in a medium-sized white wine glass to let the aromatic complexity open gradually; avoid over-chilling, which will suppress the volcanic mineral character. This wine brings bracing acidity and salinity to a Spritz Bianco, where it can stand in as the wine base for a more structured, savory take on the classic. It shines in a Hugo Cocktail, where its elderflower-like aromatics complement the elderflower syrup that defines the drink. For a simple warm-weather serve, try it in a White Wine Sangria with stone fruit and fresh herbs — the wine's natural peach and apricot notes integrate seamlessly.

Best For

• Pairing with a seafood-forward Italian dinner featuring shellfish or crudo
• Gifting a wine enthusiast curious about southern Italian indigenous varieties
• Exploring Campania's volcanic terroir alongside other Irpinian whites
• Summer entertaining where a mineral-driven white replaces the usual Pinot Grigio

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cutizzi Greco di Tufo taste like? It delivers crisp green apple, ripe yellow peach, and lychee layered over a pronounced stony minerality and saline finish. Savory almond and quinine-like bitterness add complexity beyond typical white wine fruit.

How does Cutizzi Greco di Tufo compare to Feudi di San Gregorio Pietracalda Fiano di Avellino? Both are premium single-vineyard whites from the same Irpinian producer, but Cutizzi emphasizes sharper acidity, volcanic mineral tension, and saline grip from the tuff-rich soils of Tufo. Pietracalda, made from Fiano, tends toward a rounder texture with more pronounced floral and honeyed stone fruit notes.

Is Cutizzi Greco di Tufo good for sipping on its own? Absolutely — its combination of taut acidity, layered mineral complexity, and long finish make it a rewarding wine to drink without food. Letting it warm slightly in the glass reveals additional aromatic depth.

Where is Cutizzi Greco di Tufo made? It is produced by Feudi di San Gregorio in Irpinia, within the Greco di Tufo DOCG appellation of Campania, southern Italy. The grapes come from the high-elevation Cutizzi vineyard, where volcanic tuff subsoil defines the terroir.

What foods pair well with Cutizzi Greco di Tufo? Raw oysters and clams echo its briny salinity. Grilled branzino or seared scallops complement the wine's weight and mineral backbone. Risotto with lemon and herbs mirrors its citrus lift, while aged pecorino cheese stands up to the savory almond notes. Spaghetti alle vongole is a near-perfect regional match.

What sizes does Cutizzi Greco di Tufo come in? The standard release is available in a 750ml bottle.

Is Cutizzi Greco di Tufo worth the price? It positions as a premium DOCG white that consistently earns scores of 90 points and above from major critics, including 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. Within the landscape of serious Italian whites, it delivers significant complexity and terroir expression at a price well below comparably scored Burgundy or top-tier Friulian bottlings.

Why Cutizzi Greco di Tufo?

What separates the Cutizzi bottling from generic Greco di Tufo is the specificity of its vineyard source — a high-altitude site planted in volcanic tuff that imparts the distinctive mineral tension and saline grip the wine is known for. Extended lees contact with regular bâtonnage adds textural depth without introducing oak or secondary flavors that would compete with the grape's natural character. Multiple vintages have scored 93 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, placing it among the most critically recognized expressions of this ancient variety. For anyone seeking a white wine defined by terroir rather than winemaking intervention, the Cutizzi stands as a benchmark for what Greco can achieve in its native Campanian soil.