Villa Raiano is a family-owned winery founded in 1996 by brothers Sabino and Simone Basso along with their brother-in-law, Paolo Sibillo. The estate is located along the banks of the Sabato River, snuggled between 2 predominant mountains of Irpinia in the village of Raiano in Campania, southern Italy at the heart of the DOCG Fiano di Avellino area. The 54 acres of organically farmed vineyards are located in the best areas of the three 3 prestigious DOCGs, and they are dedicated to indigenous grapes. In 2009, they moved operations from the old family oil mill to a modern ‘green’ winery they constructed on top of a hill amongst vineyards and chestnut woods, overlooking the River Sabato. The focus here is strictly on the unique, indigenous varietals of the region. Most of the fruit used is estate grown with approximately 20% coming from rented vineyards, where their farming is meticulously overseen by the family.