Roviello, also known as Rovello bianco, Rovello or Greco muscio, is an ancient white grape variety from Irpinia, documented in the province of Avellino as early as the second half of the nineteenth century. Its identity has been traced back to the ancient vines preserved in the Taurasi and Bonito areas, where it remains one of the most characteristic expressions of local viticulture to this day. The leaf is medium-sized, pentagonal, generally three- or five-lobed, with a slightly pitted surface, a margin with short teeth and a slightly tomentose underside. The bunch is pyramidal, medium-sized, semi-compact and sometimes has a wing; the berry, small to medium in size and round, has a thick, amber-yellow skin, semi-firm flesh and colourless juice.
Cultivation is concentrated mainly in the upper Irpinia region, between Taurasi, Bonito and Mirabella Eclano, with a historical presence also in other municipalities in the province of Avellino. The wine is characterised by its straw-yellow colour and an original bouquet, featuring notes of white flowers, aromatic herbs, citrus fruits and delicate spicy undertones. On the palate, it offers freshness, good balance and a substantial structure, underpinned by acidity and polyphenols that promote positive development over time. An interesting fact concerns the ripening process: the grapes may turn brown and wither slightly, a characteristic that gave rise to the local name ‘Greco muscio’ and to wines with a distinct regional character.
