Luciano Ercolino - Vinosia

When you talk about Vinosìa, you are not simply referring to a winery in Irpinia: you are evoking the very soul of this mountainous corner of Campania. Here, volcanic soils, chestnut woods and extreme temperature variations give life to wines with unmistakable character. Officially founded in the early 2000s by brothers Mario and Luciano Ercolino, already known for their contribution to the success of Feudi di San Gregorio, the winery was born from the desire to “make wine our way”, focusing only on native grape varieties and modern but environmentally friendly practices. The headquarters are in Paternopoli, in the heart of the region, a few kilometres from the village of Luogosano. Here, on 20 hectares of vineyards climbing between 380 and 550 metres above sea level, Aglianico reigns supreme alongside Fiano, Greco and Falanghina. But Vinosìa does not stop at Irpinia: thanks to plots in Salento, managed in collaboration with the Emera estate, it also explores the Mediterranean side of Negroamaro and Primitivo, offering a dual interpretation of southern Italy, between altitude and sea breeze. The semi-underground winery, designed by architect Alessandro Di Blasi, seems to be carved into the hillside: a solution that guarantees constant temperature, energy savings and a view that blends architecture and landscape without forcing it. Vinosìa has made sustainability a cornerstone of its business, thanks to the installation of photovoltaic panels, the recovery of wash water and an insulation system that cuts around 60 tonnes of CO₂ per year. In the vineyard, low-impact practices are preferred, with green manure and minimal chemical treatments, while in the cellar, indigenous yeasts selected from the vineyard are used, along with gentle micro-oxygenation in French oak barrels, which are renewed according to specific criteria to avoid excessive woodiness.