Asprinio is a white grape variety deeply rooted in the Aversano countryside, in Campania, where it has historically been cultivated using the traditional ‘alberata’ system, with vines trained against poplar trees that can reach considerable heights. Its origins are lost in the region’s wine-growing history, but the name and the wine have been documented for centuries, and the variety is now recognised as a defining feature of the provinces of Caserta and Naples. The leaf is medium-sized, generally five-lobed, with a smooth, light-green upper surface; the bunch is compact, cylindrical-conical, often featuring one or two wings. The medium-sized berry is ellipsoidal or spheroidal in shape, with a pruinose skin and a yellowish-green hue. The wine is straw-yellow in colour, with delicate fruity and floral aromas, sometimes accompanied by citrus and vegetal notes, and offers a dry, elegant, savoury palate characterised by pronounced acidity. The structure is light yet dynamic, underpinned by a natural freshness that promotes good ageing potential, particularly in the more ambitious and sparkling versions. Asprinio, in fact, shows a remarkable aptitude for secondary fermentation, producing a fine, persistent mousse. A curious and distinctive tradition is that of the tuff caves, naturally cool environments where the wine was stored and aged.