Campania, around Naples and Mount Vesuvius, has some of the oldest continuously cultivated vineyards in Italy, planted with grape varieties that likely trace back to Greek settlers over two thousand years ago. Aglianico, grown on volcanic soil around Taurasi, produces structured, age-worthy reds sometimes compared to Barolo, while Fiano and Greco make textured, minerally whites with real ageing potential — unusual for Italian whites of any era.

Key grapes: Aglianico, Fiano, Greco