PAST
The history of the winery began in 1959 when the social winery was founded, which in 1972 became "Enopolio di Taurasi." The need for many small winegrowers was to find a commercial outlet for their grapes, which would otherwise be sold at prices too low to be profitable. The social winery prevented the uprooting of many vineyards, saving an ancient heritage of biodiversity and preserving the viticultural heritage of the area. It is this choice that today allows for plants over 100 years old and the ability to harvest cuttings for new plantings, thus preserving an irreplaceable heritage.
PRESENT
Today, Antica Hirpinia is a private winery led by a group of three friends who took it over in 2016. They joined their forces, their vineyards, and their lives to realize the dream they share: to produce wines that represent their land and tell the story of their passion for it.
FUTURE
To pursue this goal, the partners personally commit themselves in different roles and surround themselves with skilled professionals who can guide them towards an increasingly high-quality project.
THE OWNERS
Who is behind Antica Hirpinia
ALFONSO ROMANO
SOCIO VITICOLTORE
BENEDETTO ROBERTO
SOCIO VITICOLTORE
CIRIACO BIANCO
COORDINATORE GENERALE
THE STAFF
Who is behind
ROSARIA GUARINO
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR
Rosaria Guarino graduated from a scientific high school before pursuing a degree in biotechnology. She developed her strong empathy while working with the public for nearly two decades, including 10 years in an Agricultural Consortium, which also gave her a solid technical foundation in vineyard management that helps her in her current role. In the winery, she officially coordinates the communication and marketing department, but this is just the tip of the iceberg, as she often finds herself playing a versatile role, professionally responding to countless needs.
CIRIACO BIANCO
GENERAL COORDINATOR
He graduated from the Technical Institute before working in the family business, where he has always been involved in vineyards and olive groves (the family also owns an olive oil mill), as well as wheat and apricots for the production of juices for children. The son of one of the founders of the winery, after becoming a partner, he took on the management role, driven by the desire to make it one of the most representative companies of the viticultural and enological potential of his land.
FRANCESCO GRASSO
SOLE ADMINISTRATOR
He graduated in economics and commerce from the University of Sannio and is licensed as a chartered accountant from the University of Bari. Thanks to his enthusiasm for the world of wine, he first became a consultant and then the sole administrator of the winery, thus combining work and passion.
MAURILIO CHIOCCIA
CONSULTING OENOLOGIST
Maurilio Chioccia is an oenologist with extensive experience and a deep knowledge of many areas of Italy. His production philosophy aims to uncover not only the typical characteristics of the grape varieties but also the unique qualities imparted by the production area, in this case, Irpinia, a region with a rich winemaking tradition and enormous potential.
