Campania

Campania is a wine region in south-west Italy. It has a varied landscape, with over 80% of the region made up of mountains and hills. The region is known for its capital, Naples, and as the home of the active volcano Vesuvio.

A wide variety of grapes are grown here, with the most significant being the red Aglianico and white Falanghina. Red grapes account for around 60% of total plantings, with other significant grape varieties here including Barbera, Sangiovese and Piedirosso. Other white grapes include Malvasia Bianca di Candia, Fiano and Greco. Some of the best-known wines made here include Taurasi DOCG, Fiano di Avellino DOCG and Greco di Tufo DOCG.