Campania is located in southern Italy along the Tyrrhenian Sea and is one of the country's oldest wine- producing regions. Viticulture in Campania dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, and the region remains known for its historic vineyards and indigenous grape varieties.
The region includes coastal plains, volcanic hills, and mountainous inland areas. Soils influenced by volcanic activity, especially around Mount Vesuvius, contribute to the distinctive character of its wines.
Campania is particularly known for its high-quality white wines and increasingly recognized red wines.
Campania follows the Italian DOC, DOCG, and IGT classification system.
DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita)
The highest classification with strict production rules and geographic definition.
DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)
Controlled production areas with defined grape varieties and standards.
IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica)
Flexible category allowing a broader range of grape varieties and styles.
A mountainous inland area producing some of Campania's most important wines, including several DOCG wines.
Vineyards located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, benefiting from volcanic soils and coastal influence.
A southern coastal area producing both red and white wines with Mediterranean influence.
An inland region with extensive vineyard plantings and growing production.
Taurasi DOCG
A powerful red wine made from Aglianico, often compared to Barolo for its aging potential.
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
A high-quality white wine known for complexity and aging ability.
Greco di Tufo DOCG
A structured white wine with mineral character.
Key red grapes:
Aglianico
Key white grapes:
Fiano
Greco
Falanghina
Campania produces a range of wine styles:
full-bodied red wines
structured and age-worthy wines
fresh and mineral-driven white wines
aromatic white wines
Viticulture in Campania is influenced by:
Mediterranean climate
volcanic soils
coastal and inland elevation differences
warm summers and mild winters
These conditions support both rich red wines and complex white wines.
Campania is one of Italy's most historic wine regions, combining ancient traditions with high-quality DOCG wines. Its volcanic soils and indigenous grape varieties produce distinctive wines that continue to gain international recognition.