Cenatiempo "Gran Tifeo" Falanghina Campana IGT

The Wine

100% Falanghina, fermented with native yeasts in temperature-controlled vats then aged for two months on the fine lees in cement vats. Aromas of lemon zest, grapefruit and barely ripe plums with a mineral finish from the soils in this high-altitude vineyard. Its crisp entry softens into a broad midpalate offering hints of crushed seashell, thyme and sage.

The result in a wine of juicy, bright and savory/saline character. 12.5% ABV

Pairings: A versatile wine, though classic pairings echo the region’s coastal cuisine - citrus, herbs, and simple, fresh ingredients. Grilled or baked whole fish (Branzino), Fritto Misto, Octopus salad, shellfish, grilled eggplant (a classic), artichoke hearts, pasta with clams and lemon/herb sauce. Cheese pairings include buffalo mozzarella, fresh ricotta and Fior di Latte.

The Winery

Cenatiempo is a reference point for the authentic wines of Ischia, a beautiful island just off the coast of Naples. Their approach captures the interaction between the local grape varieties, the sea breezes, and the island's volcanic soils, resulting in memorable wines that are bright, mineral-driven and vibrant. The Mediterranean charm of Ischia in every glass!

In 1945 Francesco Cenatiempo founded his small négociant winery on the right bank of the port of Ischia, already envisioning the quality expressed by the Island’s wines. In the ‘60s and ‘70s, the Cenatiempo family started bottling selected batches of wines made by small local growers. They had identified particular vineyards as outstanding for their quality of the local varieties Biancolella, Forastera and Per’ e Palummo (aka Piedirosso).

In 1993 they started fermenting, aging and bottling selected parcels under their own name, and in 2005 they took control of the vineyard management for their most historic growers, furthering their direct oversight over the production process.

Since 2007, Cenatiempo’s wines are made from leased vineyards and from Cenatiempo’s estate vineyards (15 acres, divided among 17 parcels all over the Island). The combination of various exposures, volcanic soil types and elevation creates the complexity, purity and unique flavors in Cenatiempo's wines. Like many other Mediterranean islands, vineyards on Ischia are commonly cultivated in steep terraces and tended by hand, making winemaking in this Island a heroic endeavor!

Today, the winery is entirely owned and run by Pasquale Cenatiempo and his wife Federica.