THE WINES OF CAMPANIA

The ancient Romans admired Campania Felix as the most felicitous of wine regions. They favored the vineyards along the coast north of Naples where Falernian, the most treasured wine of the empire, was grown. They also praised the wines of volcanic Vesuvius and the wooded hills of Avellino. Even earlier, the Greeks had recognized the privileged nature of the place, introducing vines which still stand out today in Aglianico, Greco and Falanghina.
Yet, until recently, it seemed that wine producers of Campania, with a few conspicuous exceptions, had forgotten about the glories of the past, as growers left the land and winemakers largely ignored DOC.
But now, after a long lapse, Campania is undergoing a revival that has dramatically improved quality. We are currently importing wines from three provinces in Campania: Vesuvio, Sannio, and Avellino.
Each of these neighboring areas are distinctly different, with Vesuvio and Sannio both producing quality D.O.C. wines and Avellino producing several esteemed D.O.C.G. wines.