Galluccio

"Galuccio" is a Protected Designation of Origin that identifies the following types of wine: White, Rosé and Red, the latter also produced in the Riserva variant.

Grapes

The Galluccio Bianco is made with a base of grapes from the Falanghina vine, equal to at least 70% of the total. Other non-aromatic white grapes may also be used to make wine, either alone or in combination, at a rate of at least 30%, as long as they are suitable for cultivation in the province of Caserta. Galluccio Rosso, on the other hand, is produced with 70% of Aglianico grapes, in addition to other non-aromatic red grapes, which can always be cultivated in the province of Caserta and can be used either alone or in combination.

Physicochemical and Organoleptic properties

White Galluccio (minimum total alcoholic strength by volume is 11% vol.) has a straw yellow appearance, the intensity of which may vary depending on the production. It has a distinctive, delicate and harmonious aroma that blends with the taste that is at the same time harmonious, dry and fresh. Red Galluccio (11.5% vol.), on the other hand, is ruby in colour, again with different degrees of intensity and with a tendency towards garnet, which emerges with ageing. It has a characteristic, pleasant and delicate perfume and a dry, fresh and harmonious taste. Finally, the Rosè Galluccio (11% vol.) ranges in the different intensities of the pink. The aroma is characteristic, delicate and fruity and is accompanied by a fresh, dry and harmonious taste.

Grape production area

The area of production of Galluccio is within the province of Caserta. The territory is marked by the presence of the extinct volcano of Roccamonfina and by some remarkable mountain peaks, such as Monte Camino, Difesa, Monte Cesima and Monte Cavallo.

Specificity and historical notes

The cultivation of Aleatico in the municipality of Galluccio was begun by the noble Florentine family of Velluti, who bought the feud in 1600.