2021 Nativ 'Suadens' Rosso Campania 12x750ml

About the Wine

"Suadens" literally means "smooth persuasion"—and one sip of this Irpinia masterpiece will convince you why blending three native grapes creates pure magic.

This isn't just another Italian red trying to get by on one varietal. Piedirosso brings the juicy fruit, while Aglianico and Sciascinoso deliver that robust structure and tannin power that makes this wine serious business. It's a tribute to Irpinia's three greatest grape varieties, each contributing something essential to create a wine that's both approachable and complex.

When you want red wine that's smooth enough for easy drinking but structured enough to impress, Suadens delivers the perfect balance of fruit, power, and Italian soul.

Just an hour from Naples (birthplace of pizza) and the ancient ruins of Pompeii lies one of Italy's most exciting wine discoveries. Meet Nativ Winery, founded in 2008 in Irpinia's heart by the legendary Dr. Mario Ercolino and Dr. Roberta Pirone.

For those who don’t know, Dr. Mario Ercolino is a titan in the Italian wine industry. If you've heard of the iconic Feudi di San Gregorio, a cult favorite among Italian wine lovers, it's thanks to Ercolino, who redefined Southern Italian wine and put that winery on the map. He was also at the helm of San Marzano producing some of the highest awarded wines from Puglia. Now, his focus is on his own brand Nativ from Irpinia, a region poised to rival the world's most celebrated winegrowing areas.

Here's why this matters: Irpinia sits on rich volcanic soils from ancient Mount Vesuvius eruptions, with layers of ash, pumice, and basalt creating mineral-rich, perfectly-drained terroir that's absolute magic for native grapes like Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina, and the powerhouse Aglianico. Nativ’s wines are made from native grapes (hence the name) that have defined the region for centuries, representing the true essence of “Made in Italy.”

Wine Enthusiast calls Taurasi wines "southern Italy's answer to Barolo and Brunello"—structured, complex, with serious aging potential. The region's winemaking tradition predates the Greeks' arrival in the 8th century BCE.

These aren't the rustic wines of old that need decades to drink. As one of only 415 "Italian Wine Ambassadors" worldwide, our Greg Martellotto discovered Nativ and was blown away. "These are not the rustic wines of old that require decades of aging.  One of the most successful qualities of the wines from Nativ is how generous they are. These are not shy wines.”

We’re proud to be the direct importers of this stunning gem, bringing you the very best of Irpinia!

Aging: Few months in oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Blend di Aglianico, Piedirosso e Sciascinoso. Fresh, well-balanced and structured. Soft and fruity on the palate, with notes of Maiatica cherries, plums, blue raspberries, chestnuts, nuts.

Critic Reviews

~99 Luca Maroni, I Migliori Vini Italiani, Italy's Best Wines Guide 2022