About Lapilli : Lapilli was established as a family business in 1996 in the extreme southwest of the province of Avellino and has been meticulously managed by its dedicated team ever since.
The volcanic layers of soil help to create stunning mineral-driven and memorable wines. The indigenous varietals here have had thousands of years of adaption, finding balance in volcanic soils, high altitudes and cooling Mediterranean breezes.
Lapilli is a size classification term for tephra, which is material that falls out of the air during a volcanic eruption Lapilli (singular lapillus) means “little stones” in Latin. Lapilli winery, based in the very South West of the Avellino province, have aimed to make these fabulous wines a little more accessible without compromising on the quality. The result is a range of enticing, elegant wines that represent fantastic value for money and yet still boast outstanding varietal aromas and flavours, complexity and reliable, clean consistency.
Description: Light straw yellow with greenish reflections. It is fresh and fruity to the nose with notes of citrus, pineapple and white flowers. To the palate it is very fresh thanks to a strong acidity in balance with the wine’s structure.
ABV : 13.5%