In order to help attain their goals, Villa Matilde houses a composite system of solar panels. With an eye on the future, Villa Matilde launched its “Zero Emissions” project in 2009 with an objective to progressively reduce their carbon footprint. Villa Matilde wants to honor their history while aiming for the future. The nearly 2000 years of tradition with the modern technique of winemaking. He proudly explained how they blend the old and new. The music was always the same every year, so the dancing was the same, repeating the exact rhythm and in turn same maceration every year. Instead of stomping on the grapes, which can not be regulated, the danced their way through maceration. They came up with a unique way to make sure the wines were consistent. The wine, being small production and expensive to make, required attention to every detail. With the prestige of this wine it was extremely important to maintain the quality. In the Roman times, Falerno was the favorite drink of the Emperors and poets. A history that dates back more than 3000 years.

I sat and listened eagerly as he told stories of the history of Falerno. But as an adult, he decided to leave the family business and become a lawyer, but as they say the call was too strong, and he returned to the family business in 1987 with a renewed love affair with the vineyards and winery along with his sister, Maria.Īs I mentioned, the passion oozes out of every pore of Salvatore. Following in his father’s footsteps ( figlio d’arte), Salvatore began working in the vineyards to maintain the precious Falerno vines. Francesco became a wine grower and was determined to bring back the “immortal wine” of Falerno, which had disappeared in the early 20th century.įrancesco’s excitement for combining his two passions is also evident in his son, Salvatore.

This passion led to the creation of Villa Matilde in Campania, Italy. The dinner was hosted by Kobrand Wine and Spirits and was held at the incredible Scarpetta Restaurant in New York City.įrancesco Paolo Avallone, an Ancient Roman Law professor, had a passion for ancient wine and history. I had the honor of sitting down at an intimate dinner with the owner of Villa Matilde, Salvatore Avallone.

But at Villa Matilde, there is no stomping. Stomping on the grapes to release that exquisite juice that will soon turn into the wonderful wine we love so much. We’ve all seen the videos, or maybe even have partaken in the action ourselves.

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