Produced in the hills to the east of Naples, Irpinia DOC is slowly growing in interest. Whites are generally made from Coda di Volpe, Falanghina, Fiano and Greco. Reds are made from Aglianico.
“Simple but pleasant aroma of apple and pair. Well balanced, fragrant. Modest weight to it, and certainly a good, approachable expression of Falanghina Beneventana. Clean finish, with very faint notes of almond.”
“Gives an attractive, modestly aromatic nose of citrus - notably golden apple, pear and some kiwi. Well balanced, with refreshing acidity, it offers mellow yellow fruit notes on the palate. Finishes smooth, and persistent.”
“Fresh citrusy aroma of lemon and grapefruit sit alongside reticent scents of honeysuckle and lily. On the palate there are soft tropical notes of peach and pineapple, lifted by zesty acidity. Finishes with a gentle and sapid note of herb and bitter almond.”
Tenuta Cavalier Pepe is a family owned winery in the heart of Irpinia in Campania. The estate is best known for the cultivation of Falanghina Beneventana and the production of a range of the region’s classic appellation wines, notably the red Taurasi.
Villa Raiano is a medium sized winery based near Avellino in Campania. It was founded in 1996, the company grew off the back of growing appreciation of local wines such as Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo. In 2009 a new cellar was built close to Monte Terminio.
Founded in 2007, this small five hectare estate has crafted a good local reputation Taurasi and Aglianico from Irpinia. Currently producing around 14,000 bottles a year.
Stefania Barbot is one of the new producers of Campania, known for crafting high quality expressions of the Aglianico grape. The company is sometimes referred to as Azienda Agricola Kifra.
Cantine Antonio Caggiano is one of the top names in Campania. Situated in the village of Taurasi, this family winery makes traditional wines from the classic appellations of Irpinia.