Our own Antonella Amodio has been awarded the Falerno “Gennaro Papa” Cultural Prize – 1st Edition, 2026. Award for Merit in the Journalism/Communication category.
Last Friday, October 23, the first edition of the Falerno Cultural Award was held, established by the Papa family of Falciano del Massico in honor of the winery’s founder, Gennaro Papa.
The award was created to honor his skills and foresight: in the late 1980s, when Falciano del Massico wine was going through one of its darkest periods, he decided to restore it to its former glory by undertaking crucial research on the century-old vineyards preserved by his family.
Wine and the vine are the product of a culture dating back thousands of years, and so the award could only go to those who have promoted the culture and knowledge of the Falerno del Massico DOC.
The “FALERNO CULTURAL AWARD” is divided into 3 categories
- Journalism and Communication Section
- Sommelier and Food Service Section
- Science, Culture, and Arts Section
For the 2026 edition, the awards were presented at:
Journalism Section: ANTONELLA AMODIO
Citation:
A journalist and writer from Caserta, she has always been committed to promoting the wines of “Terra di Lavoro,” with a particular focus on Falerno del Massico and the entire northern Caserta region. https://www.antonellaamodio.it/
Sommellerie Section: PIETRO IADICICCO
With the following citation:
AIS Sommelier Delegate for Caserta. From the very first day of his appointment as AIS Delegate for Caserta, he has been committed to promoting Caserta wines everywhere, especially Falerno del Massico
Culture Section: GEN. GUIDO DI CRESCE
With the following citation:
Born in Carinola, a retired General of the Italian Air Force, he was a member of the faculty at the Academy of Pozzuoli. A connoisseur and lover of ancient traditions, he has always shared his love for his homeland and has been committed to spreading the history of our wine at every professional opportunity.
The DoctorWine editorial team extends its congratulations to the award recipients.
