Campania – wines from the heart of Southern Italy
If you are looking for wines that breathe history while meeting modern standards, then Campania is the right place for you. The region around Naples is one of the oldest wine-growing areas in Italy – even the Romans appreciated the wines of this volcanic landscape. Today, Campania is experiencing a renaissance that is making wine connoisseurs from all over Europe sit up and take notice. At Vinoscout, you will find over 20 carefully selected wines from this fascinating region, from accessible entry-level wines to special rarities.
Character and style: volcanic power meets Mediterranean elegance
What makes Campanian wines so special is their unmistakable character. The volcanic soils around Mount Vesuvius and in the hilly areas of the Apennines give the wines a mineral depth that you will hardly find anywhere else. The red wines – above all from the Aglianico grape variety – are powerful, tannin-rich, and possess an impressive structure. They need time, but in return, they unfold a complexity that is second to none: dark fruits, leather, tobacco, and a lively acidity that ensures extraordinary aging potential.
The white wines from Fiano are in no way inferior. They combine a creamy texture with fresh minerality, notes of hazelnut, honey, and ripe stone fruits – and show a depth that one does not always expect from Southern Italian white wines. Campania impressively proves that the south of Italy has much more to offer than simple everyday wines.
Important origins in the range
Taurasi DOCG
Taurasi is considered the "Barolo of the South" – and rightly so. This DOCG appellation in the province of Avellino delivers the most demanding Aglianico wines of Campania. In the range, you will find the Taurasi DOCG from Villa Raiano, a red wine with the typical rigor and elegance of this origin.
Fiano di Avellino DOCG
Also from the hills of Avellino comes the Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Villa Raiano. This DOCG appellation is one of the most renowned white wine sites in Italy and shows how multi-layered the Fiano grape can be.
Azienda Agricola San Salvatore
A large part of the range comes from the San Salvatore winery in Cilento, one of the wildest and most pristine parts of Campania. The wines of this producer impress with their authenticity and precision. Particularly noteworthy are the Gillo Dorfes Aglianico as the flagship of the red wines and the Pian di Stio Evoluzione Fiano as an expression of the highest white wine art. The Vetere Rosato Magnum is also worth a look – a rosé wine in a large bottle, ideal for social gatherings.
Food recommendations
Campanian wines are born companions of Mediterranean cuisine:
- Aglianico harmonizes wonderfully with braised lamb, game dishes, aged cheeses, or hearty pasta with meat sauce.
- Fiano goes excellently with seafood, grilled fish, pasta with mussels, or creamy risottos.
- The Vetere Rosato is a versatile companion – from the antipasti platter to a light summer dish.
Buy Campania wines at Vinoscout
Would you like to order Campanian wines online and convince yourself of the diversity of this region? At Vinoscout, you will find a hand-picked selection of over 20 wines that bring the best of Campania into your glass. Whether you start with an accessible entry-level wine or reach directly for one of the great growths from San Salvatore or Villa Raiano – there is something here for every requirement and every budget. Let yourself be inspired by the volcanic power and Mediterranean elegance of Campania.
