Region: Campania
About the Region:
True to its Greek
and Roman heritage, Campania is moving into the modern wine era
though it still imports more wine than it exports.
DOC(G)/IGT:
DOCG:
Taurasi
DOC: Aglianico del Taburno,
Aversa,
Campi Flegrei,
Capri,
Castel San Lorenzo,
Cilento,
Costa d'Amalfi,
Falerno del Massico,
Fiano di Avellino (Apianum),
Galluccio,
Greco di Tufo,
Guardia Sanframondi or Guardiolo,
Ischia,
Penisola Sorrentina,
Sannio,
Sant'Agata dei Goti,
Solopaca,
Taburno,
Vesuvio
IGT: Beneventano,
Colli di Salerno,
Dugenta,
Epomeo,
Irpinia,
Paestum,
Pompeiano,
Roccamonfina,
Terre del Volturno
Grapes:
White
Grapes: Fiano, Greco di Tufo, Falanghina
Red Grapes:
Aglianico, Piedirosso
Wines:
Taurasi
- one of Italy’s most admired red wines due primarily to
the work of the Mastroberardino family, it is made with the Aglianico
grape. Aglianico is a corrupted pronunciation of “Hellenic,” meaning “of
Greek origin.” Often compared to Barolo, it is a full-bodied,
complex wine with great aging potential.
Fiano di Avellino - a distinguished dry white wine made with the
Fiano grape, an ancient grape variety that is full of character
and complexity. This wine throws notes of pears, almonds and spice
and performs well alongside seafood.
Greco di Tufo - a classic white wine made with the Greco grape,
it shows nuances of almonds with a crisp backbone.
