To celebrate, we invite you to drop by on Wednesday, 10 June, throughout the day and into the evening. Come and see the space, taste the latest releases from Marco Tinessa and Vallisassoli, and get a glimpse of things to come.

The ancient Samnites were renowned for the wines of their hills and valleys. In the shadow of Monte Taburno, the Caudine Valley formed part of a rich agricultural landscape that supplied both local communities and, eventually, Rome itself. The Romans knew quality when they encountered it.

Centuries later, Campania stood at the forefront of Italian culture and innovation. Naples was one of Europe's great capitals, home to the magnificent Teatro di San Carlo, while the Naples - Portici railway, inaugurated in 1839, became the first railway line in Italy.

The Romans called the region Campania Felix - “Happy” or “Fertile Campania” - a tribute to its extraordinary agricultural abundance, mild climate and volcanic soils. Over time, industry and commerce came to overshadow agriculture, and southern Italy gradually lost economic ground to the country's industrial north. Yet something invaluable remained: a remarkable agricultural heritage and a wealth of native grape varieties.

Today, Campania is experiencing a quiet renaissance. Across the region, a new generation of growers is rediscovering the value of its vineyards, olive groves and traditional foods. Working with exceptional terroirs and historic varieties, they are producing some of Italy's most exciting wines and agricultural products. Above all, they are regaining confidence in the greatness of their own land.

On Wednesday, 10 June, we will present the latest vintages from Marco Tinessa and, for the first time, the wines of Vallisassoli.

Please join us and taste for yourself. We believe these are truly stunning wines.  

Marco Tinessa

was born in Montesarchio, in the shadow of Monte Taburno. His studies and professional career took him to Milan, where he built a successful life far from Campania. Love later brought him to Sicily, while a passion for wine led him to Frank

Cornelissen on Etna. The first vintages of Ognostro were made from great Aglianico vineyards in Campania but vinified on Etna. As Marco's confidence and experience grew, the winemaking gradually moved closer and closer to home. Eventually, passion prevailed over career. Marco left the corporate world behind and returned to Campania, where he built a cellar beneath Monte Taburno and dedicated himself entirely to wine.

Today, his wines are among the most compelling expressions of contemporary Campania and are increasingly recognised on the international stage.

Paolo Clemente

of Valisassoli entered my life through Marco, who recognised Paolo's talent early on. Since then, Paolo has become both a valued grower and a friend. Working quietly and thoughtfully, he continues to refine his craft. With each new vintage, his wines gain greater precision, depth and sense of place. They are wines of growing confidence and remarkable promise.