Campania, in southwestern Italy, is a compact but diverse wine region stretching from the Amalfi Coast and Mount Vesuvius to the inland hills of Avellino and Benevento. Its winemaking heritage dates back to the Greeks and Romans and today mixes ancient varieties with modern winemaking. The region is known for age-worthy Aglianico reds—most famously Taurasi—and pronounced, aromatic whites such as Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. Terroirs range from volcanic slopes to coastal terraces, producing wines that combine Mediterranean warmth with bright acidity. Campania’s producers emphasize freshness, minerality and varietal expression, balancing traditional styles with careful oak use and improving quality across DOC and DOCG zones.
Campania has a Mediterranean climate moderated by the Tyrrhenian Sea with hotter coastal zones and cooler inland hills. Soils vary from volcanic ash and tuff around Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields to limestone, clay and alluvial terraces. Vineyards occupy steep terraces and mid-altitude inland slopes (Irpinia), giving good diurnal range and drainage that favor acidity and concentration.
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