Asprinio

The Asprinio grape, also known as Ragusa, is widespread in Campania, especially in the provinces of Caserta and Naples.

Its ancient origins identify Asprinio as native of the area, it seems to derive from ancient wild grapes domesticated by the Etruscans, and also its farming system seems to derive from those ancient times. The grape is grown primarily in sandy soils, circumstance that protected the Asprinio from phylloxera. The grape high acidity makes it suitable for sparkling wine, both classic method and martinotti or charmat. This grape is also the main one for the production of the Asprinio of Aversa DOC wine.

Aspirinio's white berries are medium size, ellipsoidal with waxy, medium thick, gray greenish color skin. The cluster is medium, elongated, often winged, compact or slightly loose with medium size five-lobed leaf.

Wines made from the Asprinio tend to be of straw yellow color with green reflections and with a nose of fruity aromas with notes of citrus. Fresh and well structured in the palate, it is often used as a base for sparkling wines.