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.
“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.”
“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.”
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.
Vigne Guadagno is a small family wine making project based in the province of Avellino where they produce local wines such as Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino and Taurasi. It was founded in 2010 by two brothers Guiseppe and Pasquale.
Ciro Picariello farms a small estate in the village of Summonte near Avellino with his wife Rita and children Emma and Bruno. Here there are seven hectares of Fiano planted at almost 600m.
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.
Located in the town of Tufo, Cantine di Marzo is credited with the creation and establishment of Greco di Tufo in Campania. With historic properties and cellars built into the fabric of the village, the di Marzo family has been at the forefront of wine production here for more than three centuries. Today the company is run by Ferrante di Somma, a direct descendent of the founding family, who pursues a passion for single vineyard white wines with razor sharp freshness.
Bellaria produces a range of different wines from the Campania region’s various appellations, notably from Taurasi and the production zones associated with Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo.
