Campania

Campania was one of the first areas where the ancient Romans began cultivating grapevines. It is home to many native, predominantly white, varieties such as Fiano, Greco, and Falanghina, with Aglianico dominating among the red varieties, which has earned the nickname "Barolo of the South" due to its fullness, structure, and aging potential. Campanian wines are very diverse due to the different climates and soil compositions in various parts of the region. Around Naples and Vesuvius, the typical Mediterranean climate and volcanic soil rich in minerals give the wines from this area a unique taste and complexity. The Amalfi coast, with its limestone substratum and terraced vineyards, is known for its delicate and highly aromatic wines. Inland towards the Apennines, the climate is significantly cooler with frequent rainfall due to the higher altitude, and it is in this part where the three most important Campanian DOCG appellations are located: Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, and Taurasi.