Campania

Campania was one of the first areas where the ancient Romans began to cultivate grapevines. It is home to many indigenous, primarily white, varieties such as Fiano, Greco, or Falanghina, with the red variety Aglianico dominating, earning the nickname "Barolo of the South". 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 wines from this area a unique taste and complexity. The Amalfi Coast, with its limestone subsoil 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.