Volcanic soils and ancient grapes — from Taurasi to Fiano di Avellino.
The region around Naples grows grapes the Greeks and Romans knew. Inland hills of Irpinia produce Taurasi, the structured 'Barolo of the South', plus two of Italy's best whites, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo.
Country
Italy
Climate
Warm Mediterranean, cool inland hills
Key grapes
Aglianico, Fiano
Areas to know
5
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Taurasi
The 'Barolo of the South' — Aglianico
Fiano di Avellino
Hazelnut and honeyed white
Greco di Tufo
Firm, mineral white
Vesuvio
Lacryma Christi from the volcano
Cilento
Coastal Fiano and Aglianico
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Campania is volcanic Southern Italy — Fiano is a textured, nutty white for seafood, and Aglianico is a powerful red that loves slow-cooked meat.”
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