Regio Cantina - Piccini
The Regio Cantina estate represents the project of the Piccini family on the slopes of Vulture, in Basilicata, a territory where the Aglianico del Vulture grape reigns. The winery, founded in 2004, is precisely located on the ancient border of Venosa, situated in the north-eastern part of the region. Here, the Piccini family arrived with a clear goal in mind: to enhance the connection between Aglianico and Vulture, producing high-quality territorial wines with a focus on environmental sustainability. The estate is part of the "Generazione Vigneti" project, launched in 2023 with the intention of enhancing the family's properties scattered across Toscana, Sicilia, and, indeed, Basilicata. For the technical-enological aspect, the Piccini family, led by Mario with the support of his children Ginevra, Benedetta, and Michelangelo, chose to rely on the expertise of the consulting oenologist Giovanni Mondrone, a great connoisseur of the area.
The vineyard property of the Regio Cantina – Piccini estate covers 13 hectares of vineyards, planted on hilly volcanic soils and entirely dedicated to Aglianico del Vulture, the undisputed king of the area. The property consists of four different plots, aged between 15 and 20 years, managed according to the principles of organic farming. The plants benefit from the high altitudes, ranging from 600 to 700 meters above sea level, excellent exposures, and significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, which are very favorable conditions for the optimal aromatic maturation of the grapes. To respect the integrity of the bunches, the harvest is carried out strictly by hand, usually between the second half of October and the first week of November. Subsequently, the grapes are vinified with alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and then undergo prolonged aging in wooden barriques.
The Regio Cantina estate represents the project of the Piccini family on the slopes of Vulture, in Basilicata, a territory where the Aglianico del Vulture grape reigns. The winery, founded in 2004, is precisely located on the ancient border of Venosa, situated in the north-eastern part of the region. Here, the Piccini family arrived with a clear goal in mind: to enhance the connection between Aglianico and Vulture, producing high-quality territorial wines with a focus on environmental sustainability. The estate is part of the "Generazione Vigneti" project, launched in 2023 with the intention of enhancing the family's properties scattered across Toscana, Sicilia, and, indeed, Basilicata. For the technical-enological aspect, the Piccini family, led by Mario with the support of his children Ginevra, Benedetta, and Michelangelo, chose to rely on the expertise of the consulting oenologist Giovanni Mondrone, a great connoisseur of the area.
The vineyard property of the Regio Cantina – Piccini estate covers 13 hectares of vineyards, planted on hilly volcanic soils and entirely dedicated to Aglianico del Vulture, the undisputed king of the area. The property consists of four different plots, aged between 15 and 20 years, managed according to the principles of organic farming. The plants benefit from the high altitudes, ranging from 600 to 700 meters above sea level, excellent exposures, and significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, which are very favorable conditions for the optimal aromatic maturation of the grapes. To respect the integrity of the bunches, the harvest is carried out strictly by hand, usually between the second half of October and the first week of November. Subsequently, the grapes are vinified with alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks and then undergo prolonged aging in wooden barriques.
