Campania, Italy
The Campania region is located in southern Italy, along the Tyrrhenian Sea. The climate in Campania is warm and sunny, with hot summers and mild winters, making it ideal for wine production.
Campania is known for producing a variety of wines, including red, white, and sparkling wines. One of the most important grape varieties grown in Campania is Aglianico, which produces full-bodied, tannic red wines with flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and spice. Other red grape varieties grown in the region include Piedirosso and Sciascinoso.
In addition to red wines, Campania is also known for producing white wines made from the Fiano, Greco, and Falanghina grapes. These wines are typically crisp and refreshing, with flavors of citrus and tropical fruit.
Campania is also home to the famous sparkling wine, Falanghina Spumante. Made using the same grape variety as the still Falanghina wines, the sparkling version is known for its delicate bubbles and refreshing acidity.
