Winemaker Notes
This exceptionally complex Greco showcases aromas of oak, toasted hazelnut and wet stone. The linear palate evokes yellow-apple skin, saline and a dollop of vanilla alongside racy acidity.
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Packaged in a special squat, rounded bottle, the Tenute Capaldo 2021 Greco di Tufo Riserva Goleto stands tall with a good mix of aromas that add extra complexity and depth. There are fleshy fruit notes that recall peach and pear, but the wine also introduces well-managed tones of toasted nut and spice from aging in tonneaux and amphorae. There is pretty textural creaminess to close.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The impressive 2021 Tenute Capaldo “Goleto” Greco di Tufo Riserva delivers remarkable depth and staying power. Bold yet beautifully balanced, this expressive white reveals layers of citrus, orchard fruit, and subtle almond notes supported by vibrant acidity and a pronounced mineral backbone. Rich and persistent on the palate, the wine finishes long and structured, reflecting the character of Irpinia’s volcanic soils. Enjoy this standout Greco with linguine alle vongole prepared with garlic, olive oil, parsley, and a touch of chili flake. (Tasted: March 2, 2026, San Francisco, CA)
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James Suckling
Candied lemons, melon rind, honeysuckle and beeswax on the nose. Shows concentration and intensity to its fruit, with a medium to full body and steady acidity. Dense, citrus-driven aftertaste. Drink now.
A late-ripening, medium-bodied variety from Campania, Greco delivers a relatively high acidity and flaunts an invigorating mineral character alongside fresh citrus, stone fruitand herb flavors. Somm Secret—The name Tufo comes from the soft, volcanic rock found all over in the subsoil of the region where Greco thrives.
A winemaking renaissance is underfoot in Campania as more and more small, artisan and family-run wineries redefine their style with vineyard improvements and cellar upgrades. The region boasts a cool Mediterranean climate with extreme coastal, as well as high elevation mountain terroirs. It is cooler than one might expect in Campania; the region usually sees some of the last harvest dates in Italy.
Just south of Mount Vesuvio, the volcanic and sandy soils create aromatic and fresh reds based on Piedirosso and whites, made from Coda di Volpe and Falanghina. Both reds and whites go by the name, Lacryma Christi, meaning the "tears of Christ." South of Mount Vesuvio, along the Amalfi Coast, the white varieties of Falanghina and Biancolella make fresh, flirty, mineral-driven whites, and the red Piedirosso and Sciasinoso vines, which cling to steeply terraced coastlines, make snappy and ripe red wines.
Farther inland, as hills become mountains, the limestone soil of Irpinia supports the whites Fiano di Avellino, Falanghina and Greco di Tufo as well as the most-respected red of the south, Aglianico. Here the best and most age-worthy examples come from Taurasi.
Farther north and inland near the city of Benevento, the Taburno region also produces Aglianico of note—called Aglianico del Taburno—on alluvial soils. While not boasting the same heft as Taurasi, these are also reliable components of any cellar.