Campania
Campania wine has an ancient winemaking tradition, one of the first territories in the world to have seen the settlement, cultivation, study of the vine and the production of wine. The spread of the vine, in fact, dates back to pre-Roman times, thanks above all to a particularly favorable climate and the particular nature of the soil, and in Roman times one of the most valuable wines was Falerno.
This region has a rich heritage of high quality grapes, which give life to a wide variety of wines, both white and red, including many excellences, well known and appreciated not only in Italy, but also abroad, with a total of 4 DOCG wines, 15 DOC wines and 10 IGT wines divided into 5 macrozones: the Casertano, the Naples area and the splendid islands of Capri and Ischia, Irpinia, Benevento. Everywhere in the region the composition of the land is linked to the eruptions of Vesuvius, whose volcanic activity has dispersed considerable quantities of ashes even over long distances, enriching the earth with mineral components.
Red wine from Campania
The most common red wine from Campania is Aglianico, which is joined by Piedirosso (called Per'e Palummo, that is Piede di Colombo), Sciascinoso, Pallagrello nero and Casavecchia, the latter forgotten for years and recently rediscovered with excellent results and extremely elegant and richly colored wines. The two DOCG red wines from Campania, Taurasi and Aglianico del Taburno both see the Aglianico grape as protagonist. The Taurasi, which ages for at least three years in cask, is very structured and suitable for long aging, such that its longevity can be compared to that of the great Italian reds such as Brunello or Barolo. Aglianico is also part of the grapes of the Campi Flegrei appellation, where Per 'e Palummo (dove's foot) is also widespread, which owes its name to the gnarled red bases of the vine stocks, similar to the red feet of a dove and gives juicy, intense and pleasantly fruity wines. Both of these grapes are also widespread in the Costa d'Amalfi appellation and in the Falerno del Massico DOC and Irpinia DOC appellations. Not to forget other minor red grapes such as Casavecchia, black Pallagrello and Sciascinoso.
White wine from Campania
The oldest white wine from Campania is Falerno del Massico, which was produced from the Aminea Gemina grape, now known as Greco, and was known and appreciated throughout ancient Rome. Today the Greco remains one of the most important grapes of Campania and gives life, among others, to a white DOCG perfect for fish dishes and fresh cheeses. The other great white from Campania is Fiano di Avellino, protagonist in the DOCG wine of the same name, which is characterized by flavor and freshness and was one of the favorite wines of Frederick II of Swabia. Less prestigious but highly appreciated throughout Italy is Falanghina, very interesting in the Campi Flegrei area and which also gives excellent results as a Metodo Classico sparkling wine and whose name derives from the "phalanx" the poles that, since ancient times, were used to support the screws. Other minor grapes are Coda di Volpe, which is part of the legendary Lacryma Christi appellation, Palagrello and Asprinio. Finally, do not forget the whites born and raised on the island of Ischia such as Forastera and Biancolella di Ischia which are born from heroic viticulture, from vineyards clinging to the earth and overlooking some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world.
How many Campania DOCG wines are there?
There are four Campania DOCG wines in all, two whites and two reds.
Which are the main producers of fine wines from Campania?
There are many producers of fine wines from Campania, among the most famous we certainly find Feudi di San Gregorio, Mastroberardino, Marisa Cuomo and Quintodecimo.
Why do we talk about volcanic wines in Campania?
The volcanic wines in Campania are born on the slopes of Vesuvius and are enriched with very pleasant mineral notes: an excellent example is the Falanghina dei Campi Flegrei.
Irpinia Aglianico DOC Dal Re 2020 Feudi di San Gregorio
Irpinia Aglianico Dal Re di Feudi di San Gregorio was born in vineyards located in the heart of the Irpinia DOC.
It is produced with pure Aglianico grapes, harvested and selected only by hand. Fermentation takes place, with maceration, in steel tanks for about 2-3 weeks. Subsequently the wine ages for 6 months in French oak barrels and after a short passage in steel, for 6 months in bottle, before being released on the market.
It is characterized by a bright ruby red color. The nose opens with int...
View product pageLimoncello di Limone Costa d'Amalfi IGP Profumi della Costiera
A very fragrant and proudly Campania limoncello, an extract of joy and happiness born from Amalfi lemon peels, which are washed with cold water and peeled in order to obtain a very thin lemon zest, which is left to macerate in alcohol in containers of stainless steel for a period that can vary from 7 to 10 days. A syrup of water and sugar is then prepared, which will then be mixed with the alcohol from which the lemon zests were previously extracted. Mix and leave to rest.
Radiant yellow in color...
View product pageFalerno del Massico DOC Bianco Caucinum 2020 Poderi Trabucco Aurilio
Caucinum white wine is produced by Poderi Trabucco Aurilio, a family business located on the slopes of Mount Massico. The first Falerno wine labels were produced at the end of the 19th century.
It is made exclusively of Falanghina grapes, which undergo an 8-hour cryomaceration in a closed press. This is followed by vinification in French oak barriques, where the wine then remains to refine for 10 months.
Golden yellow in colour, it reveals aromas of yellow flowers, plum, peach and mango to the nos...
View product pageSannio Piedirosso Sant’Agata dei Goti DOC Artus 2018 Mustilli
Artus comes from a selection of Piedirosso grapes from the Pozzillo di Mustilli vineyard located in the Sant'Agata dei Goti del Sannio DOC sub-area. We are located at an altitude of 250 meters above sea level and the vineyard, facing south-west, insists on volcanic and calcareous-clayey soils.
It is obtained from a fermentation carried out in ceramic vessels for about 3 weeks. The wine matures in the same containers for about 12 months and then refines its organoleptic characteristics in the bott...
View product pageIrpinia DOC Coda di Volpe Lucinda 2021 Amarano
The Coda di Volpe Lucinda of the Amarano company was born in Irpinia, in the province of Avellino. The family business was founded in 2004 and manages 7 hectares of vineyards located on average at an altitude of 500 masl. The company cultivates only native red and white vines: Aglianico, Fiano, Greco and Coda di Volpe, the basis of their wines.
The pure Coda di Volpe grapes are vinified in steel at a controlled temperature. The wine then ages in steel on the fine lees for 9-12 months.
Straw yellow...
View product pageIschia DOC Per' 'E Palummo 2023 Casa d'Ambra
Per''E 'Palummo, also known as Piedirosso, is an autochthonous red grape from Campania with a characteristic red-dyed pedicel, reminiscent of the pigeons' legs.
This red wine is entirely composed of grapes of this variety, which come from the vineyards in Faiano and Serrara Fontana, south-west of Ischia. After a fermentation with maceration of the internal grapes for 5-10 days it remains to refine further in the bottle.
It has a very intense ruby red color. The nose is vinous, with delicate olfact...
View product pageTaurasi DOCG Riserva Campore 2008 Terredora
The Taurasi Riserva Campore di Terredora was born in the owned vineyard in Lapio, Campore, in the province of Avellino.
It is produced entirely from Aglianico grapes all harvested and selected manually. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with maceration for 12-15 days. Subsequently the wine ages in small French oak barrels for 30 months and 8-10 years in the bottle.
This Taurasi Riserva is characterized by an intense ruby red color with garnet reflections. The nose opens with a f...
View product pageFiano di Avellino DOCG Riserva Sequoia 2020 Fonzone
The Fiano di Avellino Sequoia di Fonzone, produced with 100% Fiano grapes from Parolise, a small village near Avellino. The vineyards face south in an area characterized by clay soil with stone intercalations which offers an ideal climate for the cultivation of Fiano grapes.
The process involves the creation of four masses. The first three masses ferment in stainless steel tanks, the fourth undergoes fermentation and aging in large French oak barrels with very light toasting for approximately 12 ...
View product pageFalerno del Massico DOC Riserva Caucinum 2019 Poderi Trabucco Aurilio
Caucinum red wine is produced by Poderi Trabucco Aurilio, a family business located on the slopes of Mount Massico. The first Falerno wine labels were produced at the end of the 19th century.
It is made up of Aglianico grapes, with a small addition of Piedirosso and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. The grapes undergo destemming and crushing, and are then vinified in thermo-controlled steel tanks. The aging takes place in oak barrels and tonneaux for at least 18 months.
Intense ruby red in colour, it rev...
View product pageVino Spumante Falanghina Brut Capri Moonlight
The Falanghina Brut Capri Moonlight Sparkling Wine is a brut sparkling wine from Falanghina so pleasant that once tasted it will keep you company throughout the summer.
Born from 100% Falanghina grapes harvested on the Campania coasts, softly pressed, and obtained with the Charmat Martinotti method that maintains all its freshness, this sparkling wine is a real passpartout that goes well with everything!
Its fruity and fresh aromas of cedar, white fruit and yeast recall Capri and its vegetation, a...
View product pageVino Spumante di Qualità Caprice Rosé Brut Capri Moonlight
Caprice Brut Rosè by Capri Moonlight is a fresh and fragrant sparkling wine, born from the best Aglianico grapes.
The whole grapes are pressed without destemming, with a short maceration on the skins to extract the colour. Fermentation takes place in steel vats at a controlled temperature for 10 days. Finally, the wine remains in a pressurized tank for 5 months after the second fermentation.
In the glass, the wine appears pale pink. The nose reveals notes of red fruit and notes of yeast. The taste...
View product pageTaurasi DOCG Riserva Rajamagra 2017 Vinosia
The Rajamagra Reserve is produced by Vinosìa Luciano Ercolino, a company based in Paternopoli, in the heart of Irpinia. The grapes come from vineyards located in the Luogosano area.
It is made up of 100% Aglianico grapes, harvested in early November. The grapes are macerated for 20 days and fermented with the addition of selected yeasts in thermoregulated steel tanks. The malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barriques, where the wine is subsequently aged for 18 months, followed by at...
View product pageRoccamonfina IGT Rosso Sphaeranera 2019 I Cacciagalli
The Sphaeranera red wine from the I Cacciagalli winery was born in the Upper Caserta area. The surrounding area is dominated by the inactive Roccamonfina volcano, whose activity has contributed to the composition of the land.
The wine is made up of 100% Palagrello Nero grapes, which are vinified with spontaneous fermentation and maceration on the skins for 7-8 hours in amphorae. In the same containers the wine ages on the fine lees for 8 months.
Deep ruby red in color, floral aromas are perceived ...
View product pageCampania IGT Aglianico 2020 Terredora
Terredora's Campania Aglianico comes from the vineyards of Gesualdo-Venticano-Montemiletto, in Pietradefusi, in the province of Avellino.
It is produced entirely from Aglianico grapes, all harvested and selected manually. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for 7-8 days. Subsequently the wine ages in stainless steel tanks for 12-18 months before being bottled.
This Aglianico is characterized by a brilliant ruby red colour. The nose opens with a fruity ...
View product pageVino Spumante di Qualità Caprice Rosé Brut
Sannio Falanghina Sant'Agata dei Goti DOC Vigna Segreta 2021 Mustilli
Vigna Segreta is a pure Falanghina wine born in the Pozzillo di Mustilli vineyard located in the municipality of Sant'Agata dei Goti, sub-area of Sannio DOC. The rows are located at a height of 250 meters above sea level with south-west exposure, on limestone, volcanic and clayey soils.
Fermentation takes place in steel after a short low temperature skin maceration. The wine ages for a period of 10 months on the fine lees and ages for 3 months in the bottle.
It shines in a golden yellow glass. Fin...
View product pageGreco di Tufo DOCG Goleto 2020 Tenute Capaldo
Goleto is a white wine produced by Tenute Capaldo, a winery located in Irpinia, one of the most suitable wine-growing areas in Italy. The wine comes from vineyards located in the area of S. Paolo, in the municipality of Tufo.
Greco di Tufo grapes are harvested by hand in October. The fermentation takes place in steel tanks, while the ageing takes place both in barriques (80% of the wine) and in amphora (20% of the wine) for one year. The wine rests in the bottle for 12 months before being placed ...
View product pageTaurasi DOCG Candriano 2017 Feudi di San Gregorio
Taurasi Candriano is produced by Feudi di San Gregorio, one of the largest and most successful wineries in Campania, which produces both white and red wines in Irpinia, a historic region of the Campania Apennines in the province of Avellino. The "Feudistudi" line is a limited edition that comes every year from grapes from the most expressive vineyards selected from the 800 vineyards available to the company.
The wine is made up exclusively of Aglianico grapes, which are first crushed and destemme...
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