Company Info

Once upon a time, discussions about the wines of the Campania region of Italy’s south were clear cut. The historic production zone was the hinterland behind Naples, the province of Avellino, Benevento , and the islands – Capri and Ischia - provided amusing and charming wines to quaff while taking the sun and visiting the natural beauties of the spots.
The situation, by now, is far less simple, excellent wine is now being made around Naples, in various parts of the province of Salerno (including the spectacular temple zone near Paestum) and, above all, in the province of Caserta to the north of Naples.

Agriturism

The farm holiday centre has been built in full respect of nature and its position in the surrounding hilly landscape. It was originally a farmhouse, but the entire structure has now been restored, though it still retains its carefully designed and simple rural style.
The terrace gives onto panoramic and breathtaking views overlooking four of the five provinces of Campania and the river Volturno. The structure also boasts several play areas and an educational "petting zoo".
Adults can take part in various organised activities, including regular Sunday tastings of the excellent wines produced on the farm. Cultural reunions or walks around the extensive grounds of the farm are also organised.

The bedrooms

The bedrooms have all been created in the ancient hunting lodge and each one bears the name of one of the wines produced by the winery. They can accommodate up to four people and are available for weekends and bank holidays for a minimum stay of two nights.

Restaurant

The restaurant occupies an ancient barn and the old buffalo stalls, which have been completely restored in an environmental friendly way: it is in fact the only example of green architecture in Campania and manages to retain a simple and evocative atmosphere.
All the traditional recipes have been deliberately adhered to, without introducing any modern changes, in order to offer a genuine and authentic tasting experience.
The prime materials that are used take into account the seasonality and are above all purchased from the many local producers to be found in this area.
It is perfect for weddings and private dining. Guests can also take part in the wine tours, which include tastings of the excellent farm wines and guided tours around the cellars.

Selvanova Wines

To a certain extent, this is merely a return to the past, but a very distant one indeed: in the days of the Roman Empire, the most famous wine of all, Falernum, considered capable of aging up to, and even over, 100 years, came from the area around Mondragone in the northern part of this province.
Of the leaders of the viticultural Renaissance in Caserta is the Selvanova estate, created from whole cloth by Antonio Buono less than two decades ago. The place and its buildings were stumbled upon almost inadvertently, and the state of virtual abandonment would certainly have discouraged a less adventurous and courageous soul. But time, patience, dedication, and tenaciousness have brought Selvanova back to life, a new life which consists of excellent wines indeed. Capable technical assistance was sought, and found from the start, first in the person of Guido Bussato, now Gennaro Reale.
Aglianico and Fiano were once the basis of the production along with a bit of Cabernet, but now the house’s focus and attention are dedicated to Agliancio and Pallagrello, both red and white.
A part of the viticultural history of Italy’s recent years, a logical and praiseworthy step.

Book your Visit and Accomodation

SELVANOVA
Tenuta ed Agriturismo
Via Selvanova, 81010 Castel Campagnano (CE)
Tel. +39 3354 92202
info@selvanova.com
www.selvanova.com