2023 Nativ Centoviti Rosé Campania

Forget everything you know about rosé because this Aglianico beauty is about to blow your mind. Made from gentle maceration of the legendary "difficult" grape that creates Italy's most serious reds, this rosé delivers actual backbone, complexity, and character. This isn't your typical poolside sipper that tastes like pink water—this is sophisticated, food-friendly rosé that wine snobs adore. When you want pink wine that doesn't apologize for having personality, this Aglianico rosé delivers serious Italian attitude with zero compromise.

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.”

In one of Greg Martellotto’s incredible journeys to Italy, he discovered Nativ Winery. As one of only 415 "Italian Wine Ambassadors" in the world, Greg was so impressed by Nativ's exceptional wines that he decided to import them directly to Big Hammer Wines. We’re proud to be the direct importers of this stunning gem, bringing you the very best of Irpinia!

Fun Fact: "Centoviti" means "one hundred vines" in Italian—a tribute to the incredible 200-year-old vines that somehow survived phylloxera, the devastating pest that wiped out most vineyards worldwide. These ancient survivors are the heart and soul of this wine, making every bottle a piece of living history that refused to die.