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Galardi
Galardi is run by an enthusiastic group of dedicated cousins, Maria Luisa Murena, Arturo and Dora
Celentano, and Francesco Catello. The estate is firmly committed to making wine of the highest quality
and has reaffirmed this commitment by hiring the distinguished oenologist, Riccardo Cotarella, who
shares their philosophy. Together they strive to maximize the intrinsic characteristics of native grapes
Aglianico and Piedirosso through attentive and careful vineyard management.
Terra di Lavoro Roccamonfina IGT
The family-owned Galardi estate produces just one wine...but it does so perfectly. Located on volcanic
soils in northwestern Campania, the vineyards are nestled among chestnut groves and benefit from cool
Mediterranean Sea breezes. Terra di Lavoro actually means “land of work” in Italian, a name that has
historical roots, but also accurately reflects the difficulty involved in growing grapes in these volcanic
soils. In this challenging environment, Aglianico and its supporting grape Piedirosso produce wines of
incredible depth, complexity, and elegance.
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