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.
“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.”
“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.”
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.
Salvatore Molettieri produces stunning Taurasi. Helped by his sons Giovanni, Giuseppe, Luigi and Paolo, he has become synonymous with Aglianico from the little-known village of Montemarano.
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.
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.
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.
