News and Events

December 2011: We have reached an agreement for the long term lease of an ideally-positioned piece of land in Lapio - the best place for Fiano.

November 2011: Our 2010 Fiano di Avellino DOCG, called 'Anbra', is awarded the "Quattro Grappoli" (Four Grapes) from the AIS Bibenda 2012 guide, published by the Italian Association of Sommeliers. The "Three Grappoli" (Three Grapes) award goes instead to our 2008 Barbassano IGT and 2010 Greco di Tufo DOCG.

October 2011: The 2011 harvest ended succesfully! It has been an exceptional year for our wines: low quantities, because of little rainfall, but a very high quality vintage: reportedly the best since 1940!

April 2011: Another phase of our project to become completely energy self-sufficient has been completed, with the installation and connection to the energy net, enabling us to send excessive energy back into the energy net. Next step: installation of solar panels! 

7-11 April 2011: Le Masciare again present at Vinitaly in Verona. Busy but inspiring days.

March 2011: Both SlowFood and Gambero Rosso give us with their highest award for our extra-virgin Ravece olive oil: 'Three Olives' and 'Three Leaves' respectively. Our Marinese extra-virgin olive oil receives 'One Olive' recognition from SlowFood and 'One Leaf' of Gambero Rosso. 

February 2011: Our wines will be available in stores and restaurants in the Dutch market now as well, through our collaboration with Wielinga Wijnkopers in Leeuwarden.

January 2011: The 10 new medium-toasted tonneaux (500 liters each) have arrived. Made of French oak, they will house our Taurasi DOCG 2010 for at least 12 months, after being transferred for another 12 months to larger oak barrels or 'botte'.

October/November 2010: The months of the picking and pressing of our Marinese olives (this year from October 20th) and our Ravece olives (this year from November 6th). A feast of scents, aromas and taste!

October 2010: At Le Masciare it's time for the grape harvest! Everybody has been busy hand-picking the best of our Aglianico, Fiano and Greco grapes. The long days were followed by evenings filled with traditional music, dance and local dishes. 

July 2010: Le Masciare optimises production with the purchase of new steel tanks with a capacity of 100 quintals each for the upcoming harvest.

May 2010: Our Olio di Ravece is awarded the Two Olives Award by Slowfood with the special recommendation "Olio d'emozione".

8 to 12 April 2010: Le Masciare goes for the first time ever to Vinitaly! Italy's most important wine fair.

January 2010: Le Masciare opens a commercial office in Rome.