Campania is one of Italy's oldest and most characterful wine regions, wrapped around the Bay of Naples and the slopes of Vesuvius in the deep south. The vines here were prized in Greek and Roman times, and the modern wines still trade on native grapes you will find almost nowhere else. Expect firm, ageworthy reds and some of the finest white wines in the whole country.
Aglianico and Taurasi, the Barolo of the South
The great red grape here is Aglianico, a late-ripening variety full of tannin and dark, savoury fruit. Its finest expression is Taurasi, grown in the high Irpinia hills around Avellino and often called the Barolo of the South: structured, tannic and built for the cellar, with black cherry, tobacco and a volcanic edge. The best Riserva bottlings can age for twenty years or more. If you love serious reds, they sit alongside the rest of our red wine range and the bold reds of neighbouring Sicily.
Fiano, Greco and volcanic whites from Vesuvius
Campania is really a white wine region at heart. Fiano di Avellino is textured and honeyed, with pear, hazelnut and a waxy depth that rewards a couple of years in bottle. Greco di Tufo is firmer and more mineral, all citrus, lanolin and salt, while Falanghina is the crisp, floral everyday choice. On the slopes of Vesuvius, Lacryma Christi turns volcanic soil into smoky reds and bright whites. Browse them with the rest of our white wine selection, or explore more of Italy.
Campania wine FAQ
What food pairs with Campania wine?
The whites love the local seafood: raw shellfish, buffalo mozzarella and spaghetti with clams all suit Falanghina or Greco. For Aglianico and Taurasi, reach for roast and braised meats, Neapolitan ragù and aged cheeses.
Is Taurasi worth ageing?
Yes. Entry-level Taurasi needs a few years to soften its tannin, and a top Riserva from a strong vintage can improve for fifteen to twenty-five years.
Which Campania white should I start with?
Falanghina is the easy introduction. Move on to Fiano di Avellino for texture and Greco di Tufo for mineral tension when you want more depth.