he story of I Borboni is a multi-generation commitment to preserving a viticultural heritage that nearly disappeared. The Numeroso family has worked in Campanian vineyards since at least the 18th century, originally growing grapes for others. In the 1970s, with encouragement from an industry figure, they began modernizing their holdings and experimenting with sparkling Asprinio - a grape native to the Aversa area that had largely fallen out of use.

For us it means so much that they spent years protecting and elevating native Campanian grapes that were at risk of being forgotten. Sadly it’s not the norm anymore. When a producer chooses to defend local varieties instead of planting something international and easier to sell, that’s a decision about identity. Vulpis reflects that mindset. It’s not flashy. It’s rooted in its place.

There’s freshness and tension, but more importantly, there’s character. It feels shaped by coastal air and volcanic soils, and it carries a natural salinity that makes it incredibly comfortable at the table. We gravitate toward wines like this because they reinforce why regional grapes matter. They don’t imitate anything else. They speak in their own accent.

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