Region · Campania, Italy
Campania
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Volcanoes and ancient grapes
Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo, and Falanghina — Irpinia's hills inland from Naples, plus the coastal whites of the islands.
- hazelnut
- smoke
- black cherry
- lemon
- herbs
Aglianico in Taurasi is the red monument. Fiano and Greco are whites that age. Falanghina is the easier, citrus-and-salt pour. The soils are volcanic more often than not.
This is one of Italy's greatest cellars that still drinks like a discovery outside Italy.
Pizza (yes), mozzarella di bufala, and mountain ragù.
At the table
Service
Whites 48–54 °F (9–12 °C); Taurasi 61–64 °F (16–18 °C) decanted.
