Massimo Alois: Reviving Campania’s Indigenous Grapes and Wine Heritage

**Massimo Alois: Reviving Campania’s Indigenous Grapes and Wine Heritage** What does it take to bring a nearly forgotten wine tradition back to life? **About Massimo Alois** Massimo Alois is part of the family behind Fattoria Alois, a winery in Campania, southern Italy, dedicated to preserving the region’s winemaking heritage and championing its indigenous grape varieties. **In This Episode** Jessica Dupuy sits down with Massimo to explore the story of Pallagrello Bianco, Pallagrello Nero, and Casavecchia, grapes that nearly disappeared and are now finding new life through the work of passionate local producers. From Campania’s volcanic soils and the Alois family’s history to the challenges of reviving native varieties, the conversation looks at how wine connects us to a place and its past. Massimo also shares his thoughts on wine pricing, making wine more accessible, and why wine is about more than what’s in the glass. It’s part of the food, culture, and traditions that bring people together. **► SHOW INDEX ◄** 00:00 – Introduction 11:29 – Meet Massimo Alois and Discover Campania 14:30 – The Alois Family’s History in Southern Italy 22:30 – Campania’s Volcanic Soils and Their Influence on Wine 25:00 – From Silk Production to Winemaking 30:00 – The History of Campania’s Indigenous Grapes 35:30 – Pallagrello Bianco, Pallagrello Nero, and Casavecchia 37:30 – Why Reviving Nearly Forgotten Grapes Matters 40:00 – Preserving Southern Italy’s Wine Heritage 45:00 – The Challenges of Reviving Indigenous Varieties 50:00 – Understanding the Wines of Alta Campania 55:00 – Wine, Food, Culture, and Affordability 1:01:22 – Misconceptions About Southern Italian Wine 1:07:15 – Exploring Campania: History, Architecture, and Culture 1:12:00 – The Connection Between Wine, Nature, and Landscape 1:13:17 – Closing Conversation **► CONNECT WITH ANOTHER BOTTLE DOWN ◄** Instagram: www.instagram.com/anotherbottledownpodcast Website: www.anotherbottledown.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@anotherbottledownpodcast **► CONNECT WITH MASSIMO ALOIS ◄** Instagram: www.instagram.com/massimoalois/ **►CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS ◄** Jessica Dupuy Website: www.jessicadupuy.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicandupuy Mark Rashap Website: www.theilluminatedbottle.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/illuminated\_bottle #AnotherBottleDown #MassimoAlois #ItalianWine #WinePodcast