Claudio’s fascination with the expression of southern Italy's flavors and cultures moved him. In 2005, he left a successful career as a biologist, geneticist and microbiologist and returned to Italy with his family to begin his “second life” as a winemaker. Soon his daughter, Alessandra, fell in love with this vision and now works with Claudio to help manage the business. Together they established three masterpieces of wine in Puglia and Campania that intertwine autochthony, landscape and art: Tenute Eméra, Cantina Sanpaolo and Cantina Moros.
"Pair with first courses, red meats and aged cheese; rich international dishes, BBQ, filets, hamburgers and soups."
2021
current vintage
2021
award history
QU.ALE
SALENTO ROSSO IGP
Intense ruby red color. Round and creamy, this medium-bodied red features bright acidity and naturally light tannins framing lively flavors of strawberry jam, herb and spice.
"Pair with pizza, a light summer meal or an aperitif.
QU.ALE does not discriminate against dishes!"
2019
current vintage
2021
award history
Sud del Sud
2019 | SALENTO ROSSO IGP
Ruby red with impenetrable texture; vanilla, black olive and herb aroma intertwine with ripe fruit, blackberry, crème de cassis, and espresso palate; bright acidity, soft tannins; rich and smoky finish.
"Ideal for enhancing rich dishes or with oriental cuisine!
Excellent companion to rigatoni with meat sauce."
2019
current vintage
2021
award history
Anima di Negroamaro
2020 | LIZZANO DOP SUPERIORE
Scents of wild blackberry, ripe plum and sour cherry, with hints of spice. Juicy, rich, and fresh with a soft tannin finish.
"Pairs with savory first courses, red meat and cheeses.
Perfect with beef stew, roast leg of lamb or stuffed pasta."
2020
current vintage
2019
current vintage
MOROS
2018 | SALICE SALENTINO ROSSO DOP RISERVA
Aroma of black cherry, licorice and rose petals mingle with tobacco and spice; notes of candied orange and pine; coherent palate with formidable energy; slightly spicy with a cocoa finish.
"The flavor and complexity of MOROS makes it ideal for rich dishes, meat, braised, meats and cheeses."
2018
current vintage
2021
award history
Fiano di Avellino
2023 | DOCG
Aroma of acacia, chamomile, mandarin, white juicy fruit, with hazelnut, minerals and smoky notes. Rich and balanced, a seductive acidity refreshes the palate; long and vibrant finish.
"Pairs with savory first courses, red meat and cheeses.
Perfect with beef stew, roast leg of lamb or stuffed pasta."
2023
current vintage
2022
award history
Greco di Tufo
2023 | DOCG
Aroma of peach, cedar and ginger; notes of hazelnuts, mint, sage, white pepper, vanilla, chalk and herbs; structured palate, with enthralling, tasty flavor; balanced and persistent finish.
"Pairs with vegetables, seafood, white meets and slightly aged cheeses. Ideal with paccheri artichoke wih carbonara"
2023
current vintage
2022
award history
Irpinia Aglianico
2020 | DOP
Complex aroma of cherries and plums, fern, humus, geranium, peonies, incense, sandalwood and juniper, with an intriguing mineral vein; thick, warm palate with an exuberant expression until the end of the sip.
"Paris with lentil and bacon soup, meatloaf stuffed with smoked cheese and speck, fillet; also first courses, red meats, cheeses."
2020
current vintage
2021
award history
Taurasi
2017 | TAURASI DOCG
Aroma of cherry, black currant, and blueberry with hints of cinnamon, black pepper, tilled earth and dark chocolate; warm, enveloping and balanced with a soft palate and pleasant, fresh finish.
"Ideal for savory first courses, red meats prepared in long cookings, semi-mature and aged cheeses."
2017
current vintage
2016
award history