Colle Rotondella

Campi Flegrei dop Piedirosso

Colle Rotondella

Campi Flegrei dop Piedirosso

Piedirosso, also known as Per ’e Palummo, takes its name from the distinctive reddish colour of the stem at ripening, which resembles a pigeon’s foot. It is a grape variety deeply rooted in Campania and, in particular, in the volcanic areas of the province of Naples, where it has found its ideal habitat for centuries. A distinctive grape variety with a strong personality, Piedirosso has endured through time while preserving its authentic character. Hervé Lorin, wine antiquarian, described it as follows: “Perfectly original, totally forgotten and wonderfully decadent, it is not merely a great wine, but an authentic cru in the old style.” Colle Rotondella is produced from grapes grown at Tenuta Camaldoli and represents one of the most faithful and refined interpretations of Campi Flegrei Piedirosso, naturally bringing together freshness, elegance and a distinctive volcanic character.

vintage

2025

Colle Rotondella Piedirosso Campi Flegrei dop

Technical Sheet

Grape Variety | 100% Piedirosso
Production Area | Camaldoli, municipality of Naples, 230–300 m a.s.l.
Soil | Sandy loam with a tuffaceous matrix
Training System | Bilateral Guyot – double capovolto
Yield per Hectare | 60 quintals
Harvest Period | October
Harvest | Manual

Winemaking

Pre-fermentation Technique | Variable-length skin maceration, with délestage.
Fermentation | In stainless steel for approximately one week.
Fermentation Temperature | 22–26°C
Ageing | “Sur lies” in stainless steel for approximately 4 months, followed by bottle ageing.
Alcohol Content | 12–12.5% vol.

Organoleptic characteristics​​​​

Clear and consistent, with a ruby-red colour and violet highlights. On the nose, it is intense, refined and complex, with aromas of small red fruits – redcurrant and plum – accompanied by mineral notes and floral hints of violet and geranium, together with the toasted and smoky nuances typical of the variety.

On the palate, it is dry, with elegant tannins supported by pronounced freshness and salinity. Well-balanced and structured, it offers a harmonious, persistent finish and a clear expression of its terroir.

The Estates

Tenuta Camaldoli

Approximately 3 hectares
GRAPE VARIETY: Piedirosso

Tenuta Camaldoli is located on the southern slope of Camaldoli Hill and lies entirely within the municipality of Naples. The vineyard covers approximately 3 hectares and extends across several terraces, in one of the highest and most ventilated areas of the Campi Flegrei.

The Grapes

Piedirosso Campi Flegrei

Piedirosso is a native Campanian grape variety that has been cultivated in the region since time immemorial and is second only to Aglianico in terms of vineyard area. It is also known by the dialect name “Per’ e palummo”, referring to a distinctive morphological feature of the bunch: the red-coloured pedicels resemble a pigeon’s foot. The variety is highly vigorous and ripens medium-late, generally during the first twenty days of October. Yields are moderate to low but consistent. The grapes achieve high sugar concentrations while maintaining moderate acidity. The bunches are medium to large, pyramidal in shape and loosely packed. The berries are medium-sized and spherical, with thick, reddish-purple skins covered by a pronounced bloom. Although Piedirosso also adapts well to calcareous soils, it finds its natural habitat in the volcanic soils of Campania.

Design and Visual Identity

The Language of the Labels

A wine born in the Astroni Crater, in the heart of the Campi Flegrei.

The name refers to the volcanic reliefs formed on the crater floor between 4,100 and 3,800 years ago.

The label interprets this landscape, placing the Astroni Crater at the heart of its story.

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