The ancestral heartbeat of the future of Cantine di Marzo.
Didymos, meaning “twin” in old Greek, is a personal tribute from Ferrante di Somma to his twin sons—representing the next generation of a winemaking legacy that spans centuries.
With this wine, we have ventured beyond traditional boundaries to explore an uncharted dimension of Greco di Tufo. We chose a medium as old as civilization itself: clay.
Didymos is the meeting point between the Greco grape and the natural porosity of clay amphora. This is not a wine made to follow trends; it is a vision defined by patience, raw earth, and foresight.
800 bottles: The pure essence of a single clay amphora.
While our Single Vineyard productions are already limited, Didymos is an ultra-small batch release. Every hand-numbered bottle originates from a single 600-liter clay amphora.
There is no margin for error and no room for haste. We embraced the challenge of working with clay amphora—a living, demanding material far more complex to manage than stainless steel—to facilitate natural micro-oxygenation. The result is a Greco di Tufo that strips away its classic profile to reveal an incredibly deep, balsamic soul. This is a high-stature white wine for those who seek boldness and texture.
A Bridge Between Heritage and Innovation.
Didymos represents the passing of the torch. While our Single Vineyard Crus are the estate’s foundation, this clay-amphora-macerated wine is our bridge to the future.
The use of a clay amphora is both technical and symbolic: a return to primitive origins to project Greco di Tufo into a new era. Each sip reflects the resilience of a grape variety that never ceases to surprise and a family’s drive to innovate while remaining rooted in its history.
This is a highly structured white wine, capable of pairing with complex, savory dishes, standing far apart from the archetypes of traditional white winemaking.
A four-year evolution from earth to bottle.
The crafting of Didymos follows a rigorous, ancestral ritual. It begins in the amphora with the fermentation and the skin-contact maceration for approximately one month, allowing the must to extract color, tannins, and primary aromas.
The wine then ages for a full year in clay amphorae on its fine lees. Here, the porosity of the clay amplifies the tertiary aromas of the Greco di Tufo, developing the unique balsamic notes that define its character. After bottling, Didymos rests in the cool silence of our cellars for another two and a half years. Only after this extended aging is the wine ready to unveil its extraordinary complexity.
A four-year evolution from earth to bottle.
The crafting of Didymos follows a rigorous, ancestral ritual. It begins in the amphora with the fermentation and the skin-contact maceration for approximately one month, allowing the must to extract color, tannins, and primary aromas.
The wine then ages for a full year in clay amphorae on its fine lees. Here, the porosity of the clay amplifies the tertiary aromas of the Greco di Tufo, developing the unique balsamic notes that define its character. After bottling, Didymos rests in the cool silence of our cellars for another two and a half years. Only after this extended aging is the wine ready to unveil its extraordinary complexity.
The label of Didymos is a minimalist work of symbolism. Its silhouette evokes the shape of the clay amphora used in the cellar, but there is a deeper meaning: the lines also trace the curvature of a mother’s womb.
It is the perfect synthesis of the Didymos concept: a vessel that protects and nourishes, just as a womb does before birth. It honors the bond between Ferrante, his twins, and this wine nurtured within the clay of the earth.
“With Didymos, I wanted to create a wine for my sons while carving a new path for Greco di Tufo. It is a textural, demanding wine that requires time and respect—much like the most precious things in life.”
Ferrante di Somma, CEO of Cantine di Marzo
We’ve been thinking about how you can get your hands on Greco di Tufo DOCG Riserva Didymos without having to expend even a sliver of the dedication we put into producing this wine, both in the fields and in the cellar.
Therefore, the easiest way to buy Greco di Tufo Didymos is online, directly from the Cantine di Marzo e-commerce site, benefiting from
• 5% discount on your first order
• Free shipping on all orders over €120
• Standard delivery within 5 business days
Another option, perhaps more convenient (especially for those outside the province of Avellino), but certainly more evocative, is to visit us in Tufo, our historic winery. What better way to personally visit the places where our Greco di TUFO DOCG and Riserva are born?
Whatever method works best for you, our advice is always the same: don’t do tomorrow what you can do today.
Didymos is produced in only 800 bottles per year, so it could sell out well before the new vintage arrives!
Do you know the other Greco di Tufo Riserva from Cantine di Marzo?
Vigna Laure, Vigna Serrone, Vigna Ortale and Mulino Giardino.
Four individual vineyards for as many Greco di Tufo Riservas. Each one embodies the virtues, aromas, and unique characteristics of each vineyard. Now that you’ve discovered Dydimos, you might be interested in learning about Cantine di Marzo’s other Greco di Tufos and discovering the distinctive characteristics of each cru.
Otherwise, give the Greco di Tufo DOCG Cantine di Marzo, the emblem of Irpinia wines, the right amount of time.
