Campania red wines
Campania red wines are one of the national agricultural system’s pride and their succes is due to the mild climate and to the fact that the production areas are located near to the sea (indeed, the vineyards are cultivated between 250 and 800 metres above sea level, often on a volcanic terrain, taking the advantage of being exposed to the typical weather of the Mediterranean scrub). All these environmental conditions enable the production of truly unique red wines. As a matter of fact, the realisation of most of Campania red wines has been constantly regulated and protected by regional procedural guidelines which confer the various DOCG (Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin), DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin), IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) and IGT (Typical Geographical Indication) designations. Aglianico is the undisputed ruler among the vineyards from the Campania region: an ancient vine which has its full expression in the Taurasi wine district, especially in the territory of the town of the same name.
Campania red wines: designations
Campania red wines obtained the DOC and DOCG designations since the end of 1960s: Ischia wine, produced in the homonymous island, was the first Campania red wine to achieve the DOC designation in 1966 (historically the second Italian DOC designation), then it was the turn of Taurasi wine at the beginning of 1970s and Vesuvio wine in 1983. In the course of time, unitl today several Campania red wines have obtained the designations included in the procedural guidelines which certify their excellence and uniqueness.
The most popular Campania red wines
Campania red wines are amongst the most famous and approved wines in Italy and in the world as well, which include among them: Taurasi DOCG, Aglianico del Taburno DOCG, Irpinia DOC and Sannio DOC, as regards the hinterland; the typical DOC wines produced in the volcanic area, as Vesuvio DOC and Campi Flegrei DOC; Ischia DOC and Capri DOC from the islands; last but not least, Penisola Sorrentina DOC, Costa di Amalfi DOC e Cilento DOC from the coast, along with many otherIIGP/IGTwines.
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Buy Campania red wines directly from local producers in order to achieve the best price. On the Taurasi DOCG marketplace you can buy directly from the local winemakers.
Irpinia Aglianico DOP “Bucce Nere” – Miér Vini
€13,50Irpinia Aglianico DOP “Bucce Nere”, produced by the Miér Vini winery, is a wine with a deep ruby red colour. On the nose it reveals an intense and characteristic bouquet, with undergrowth and spicy aromas. On the palate it is dry with balanced tannins. A full-bodied and persistent tasting experience that concludes with a very pleasant finish.
Campania Aglianico IGP “XIV” – Miér Vini
€11,00Campania Aglianico IGP “XIV”, produced by the Miér Vini winery, is a ruby red wine. On the nose it reveals a characteristic bouquet typical of territories of the municipality of Taurasi and that constitutes the Irpinia region. On the palate it is clean, soft and balanced. A tasting experience that concludes with a very pleasant ending.
Taurasi DOCG “Santa Vara” – La Molara
€29,50Taurasi DOCG “Santa Vara” is a wine with an intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. On the nose it reveals a large and intense bouquet, fruity, with spicy aromas, tobacco, leather, cocoa and balsamic notes. On the palate it is soft, elegant, with marked tannins. A taste of great structure and engaging complexity that concludes with a persistent finish.
Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Santa Vara” – La Molara
€33,50Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Santa Vara” is a wine with an intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections. The nose it reveals a complex and intense bouquet, with spicy aromas, tobacco, cocoa and balsamic notes. On the palate it is soft, elegant, fine, with ripe and marked tannins. A taste of great structure and engaging complexity that concludes with a very persistent finish.
Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Valeria” – La Molara
€17,90Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Valeria” is a wine with an intense ruby red colour. On the nose it reveals an intense and enveloping bouquet, with hints of ripe red fruits, spicy and fruity aromas. On the palate it is warm, balanced, dry, with marked tannins. A full-bodied and persistent tasting experience that concludes with a very pleasant finish.
Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Immenso” – Fratelli Follo
€11,00Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Immenso” is a ruby red wine. On the nose it reveals red fruit’s aromas. On the palate it is soft, velvety with well balanced tannins. A taste of good structure that concludes with a finish that leaves an impression.
Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Sensi” – Fratelli Follo
€35,00Taurasi Riserva DOCG “Sensi” is a deep and intense ruby red wine with orange reflections. On the nose it reveals ripe red fruit’s aromas. On the palate it is soft, velvety, full-bodied, ethereal and elegant, with well-melted tannins. A taste of great structure and engaging complexity that concludes with a persistent finish.
Taurasi DOCG “Sogno” – Fratelli Follo
€26,00Taurasi DOCG “Sogno” is a ruby red wine with orange reflections. On the nose, its bouquet expresses hints of red forest fruit. On the palate it is intense and velvety, with a pleasant acidity and harmonious tannins. A taste of excellent structure and good aromatic balance that concludes with a persistent finish.
Irpinia Rosso DOC “Sanserino” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe
€10,50Irpinia Rosso DOC “Sanserino” is a red wine with a ruby red colour of good brightness. On the nose it expresses marked hints of black cherry, blackberry, prunes with a slight presence of sweet spices with a closure of aromatic vegetable notes. On the palate it is soft with a pleasant note of concentrated fruit, balanced and with a long, slightly almond finish. A nice taste that closes with a pleasant finish.
Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Terra del Varo” – Tenuta Cavalier Pepe
€13,90Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Terra del Varo” is a red wine with an intense ruby red colour. On the nose it reveals aromas reminiscent of black cherry and blackberries, with light notes of black pepper and bitter cocoa, all on a pleasant background of sweet spices. On the palate it is soft, with elegant tannins, an aftertaste that recalls wild berries, black cherry and light spicy notes. A surprising taste that closes with a fruity finish.
Taurasi DOCG “Vigna Piano D’Angelo” 2015 – Sella delle Spine
€25,00Taurasi DOCG “Vigna Piano D’Angelo”, produced by the Sella delle Spine winery, is a wine with an intense ruby red colour with garnet reflections, its olfactory profile expresses a wide bouquet of aromas composed of fragrants of sour cherry and morello cherry, cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla and anise. It has a full, elegant and balanced flavour, characterized by a texture with sweet and soft tannins that lends this wine a good aromatic persistence. A unique tasting experience that ends with a sense of great persistence.
Campania Aglianico IGT “Tenus” – Sella delle Spine
€6,00Campania Aglianico IGT “Tenus”, included in the “Centenus” line, is a red wine with an olfactory profile composed of a wide bouquet of floreal aromas and fruity hints, which recalls the fragrance of red berry fruits. Its taste expresses a good tannicity, with a great balance between acidity and sapidity. A versatile flavour that does not renounce the quality of Aglianico. Its taste expresses a good tannicity, with a great balance between acidity and sapidity. A versatile flavour that does not renounce the quality of Aglianico.
Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Rosso Tau” – Sella delle Spine
€10,00Irpinia Aglianico DOC “Rosso Tau”, produced by the Sella delle Spine winery, is an intense ruby red wine, its olfactory profile expresses a large bouquet of aromas composed of fragrants of cherry, plum and wild berries, to which spicy notes are added. Its taste is characterized by a dry flavour, with a great structure and elegance and with a dense and persistent expression of soft tannins. A tasting experience that leaves an impression, which ends with a sense of good persistence.
Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Sella” – Sella delle Spine
€15,00Irpinia Campi Taurasini DOC “Sella”, produced by the Sella delle Spine winery, is a ruby red wine, its olfactory profile expresses a wide bouquet of aromas composed of fragrant marasca cherry, plum and wild berries, to which some spicy notes are added. Its taste is characterized by a dry flavour, with a great structure and elegance and with a dense and persistent expression of soft tannins. A tasting experience that leaves an impression, which ends with a sense of good persistence.