Capolino Perlingieri

Alexia Capolino Perlingieri hails from Naples and shares a rich family history in winemaking. She recalls, "My grandfather, a lawyer and member of the first Italian Parliament after Italy became a Republic in 1946, had a passion for viticulture and winemaking. When he passed away in 1972, the year I was born, my mother continued his legacy. At that time, she was one of the few female winemakers in Campania, alongside Lucio Mastroberardino and Leonardo Mustilli. With no babysitting options, I spent my childhood in Solopaca during the harvest seasons, creating beautiful memories." The Perlingieri vineyards, located in Solopaca near Monte Taburno at an elevation of about 300 meters, are known for their predominantly clay soils with volcanic origins and numerous stones. The estate-grown grapes are planted at a density of 5,000 plants per hectare, with harvesting typically occurring in early September. The yields are kept extremely low, around 1.5 tons per acre, to ensure high-quality fruit. Their wines are crafted in a beautifully restored old stone house near the vineyards, also featured on their label. Alexia brings passion and meticulous attention to detail to her winemaking process. Grapes are carefully sorted after destemming to remove leaves and stems, a practice common in high-end winemaking but rare in this region and at this price point. Vinification is conducted in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures, with no oak aging or malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged 7-8 months in the tank before bottling. While Campania is renowned for its robust red wines, particularly from Aglianico, Alexia highlights the unique brilliance and diversity of the region's white wines, which have become her favorite in Italy.