VISITS AND WINE TASTINGS IN THE WINERY

Tenuta Cavalier Pepe is the leader of wine tourism in Irpinia. Visit us to follow the wine’s journey from the vine to the glass, through wine tastings and food and wine pairings at our gastronomic restaurant.

Our winery is open for guided tours of the vineyard and cellar from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm. Following the tour, visitors can opt for one of four wine tasting programs, Standard, Selections, Old Vintage and Our Cellar. 

Classic Tasting € 25:

This tasting includes the following wines: Bianco di Bellona Irpinia Coda di Volpe doc; Refiano Fiano di Avellino docg; Nestor Greco di Tufo docg; Terra del Varo Irpinia Aglianico doc; Opera Mia Taurasi docg.

Select Tasting €30*

This tasting includes the following wines: Santa Vara Irpinia Falanghina doc; Brancato Selezione di Fiano di Avellino docg; Grancare Selezione di Greco di Tufo docg; Vela Vento Vulcano Irpinia Rosato doc; Santo Stefano Irpinia Campi Taurasini doc; La Loggia del Cavaliere Taurasi Riserva docg.
* for a minimum 4 persons.

Vintage Tasting €40*

This Tasting includes the following wines: Bianco di Bellona Irpinia Coda di Volpe doc 2012; Refiano Fiano di Avellino docg 2013; Nestor Greco di Tufo docg 2013; Terra del Varo Irpinia Aglianico doc 2008; Santo Stefano Irpinia Campi Taurasini doc 2008; Opera Mia Taurasi docg 2008.
*for a minimum 4 persons.

Exclusive Cellar Tasting*

The wines that we offer in this wine tasting are from the Estates historic cellar, choose from available aged vintages to create your own custom tasting.

*The price is determined according to your selection.

Typical platter: You can match the wine tasting with a cutting board of cured meat, cheese and rustic irpini for a supplement of 10 euros per person.
During the wine tasting children are invited to participate in an educational lab and a marmalade blind tasting.

Getting to the winery: The recommended route is to follow the A16 Napoli-Bari motorway. Exit at Benevento/Castel del Lago and continue towards Taurasi (13 kilometres) and then towards Luogosano (3 kilometres).

Coordinates:
40 59 43 296  N
14 59 33 066 E

Via Santa Vara, 83050 Sant’Angelo All’Esca, Avellino- Italia

We look forward to welcoming you at Tenuta Cavalier Pepe

I am available for any other questions or to place a booking you may also write me on my mobile phone on whatsapp 0039/3493172480 and I send you the position of the winery.

Yours Sincerely, Milena Pepe

THE HARVEST SEASON EXPERIENCE

August 19th – October 22rd, 2023 – Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

10.45 am: Arrive at the Winery for a welcome breakfast with fruit juice, bottle of water, coffee and snack. Free parking available at the winery and restaurant.

11.00 am: We will begin the tour with a “Preparation for Harvest” briefing and walk to the vineyards where you can participate in the harvest! You will join us for a stroll through the vineyards and olive groves where there will be a presentation of our territory. We will guide you step-by-step through the harvest stages followed by a grape tasting with the Estate Owner, Milena Pepe, and/or winery technicians.

After picking grapes, we will experience traditional “grape stomping” with your bare feet in wooden barrels, like it used to be done in ancient times. You will also enjoy our “Oro Spumante” (sparkling wine) and our Rosé wine “Vela Vento Vulcano” and a typical rustic cake.

1.00 pm: Lunch at La Veduta, the Estate’s Restaurant, with a Four course Menu Contadino with Tenuta Cavalier Pepe wine tasting to include:
Vigna Santa Vara Irpinia Falanghina DOC 2021 (white)
Brancato Fiano di Avellino Riserva DOCG 2021 (white)
Terra del Varo Irpinia Aglianico DOC 2018 (red)
Opera Mia Taurasi DOCG 2015 (red)
Cerri Merry Vino Aromatizzato del Cavaliere

During lunch, our restaurant has an outdoor playground for your children. They will also enjoy a blind tasting workshop where they will guess and discover flavors by tasting jams and marmalade.

Special diets can be accommodated; please request at the time of reservation so we can prepare.

After Lunch: Enjoy a tour of our winery facilities with explanations of the vinification process.
4:30pm End of activities

COST All-inclusive cost (breakfast, visit/tour, aperitif and lunch with wine tasting) are:

• €65 for adults
• €55 for child under 18yrs (menu without wines)
• €40 for children (menu of strater, pasta with tomato sauce, chicken cutlet & French fries, and dessert)
• Babies are no cost.

Payment on-site at the restaurant; cash or credit card.

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TAURASI BIKE TOUR

A truly unique way to visit the rolling hills and vineyards of Taurasi is by bike. We have created two optional packages for you as follows: TAURASI BIKE TOUR with Gastronomy (La Collina restaurant) TAURASI BIKE TOUR with tasting of typical local products The routes planned for the bike ride are of two different difficulties: For families, we suggest the “TAURASI BIKE TOUR AND RELAX” For more active cyclists, we suggest the “TAURASI ADVANCE BIKE TOUR” Our tours are managed by a guide and planned for a minimum of ten people. TAURASI BIKE TOUR with Gastronomy (La Veduta) – €70 per adult, €50 per child PROGRAM:  9am – 9.30am: Arrival at the winery for welcome reception of coffee, cakes, juices and water Bike tour: Guided tour with a choice of two possible routes Tasting in the cellar with a selection of DOC and DOCG wines from Tenuta Cavalier Pepe “Peasant Menu” lunch at our restaurant, La Veduta. TAURASI BIKE TOUR with tasting of typical local products – €50 per adult, €30 per child PROGRAM: 9am – 9.30am: Arrival at the winery for welcome reception of coffee, cakes, juices and water Bike tour: Guided tour with a choice of two possible routes Tasting in the cellar with typical local products and a selection of DOC and DOCG wines from Tenuta Cavalier Pepe.