Discover the top 100 best red wines of Irpinia of Irpinia as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Irpinia and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Province of Avellino in Campania, land of three Southern DOCGs (Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, Greco di Tufo) on volcanic high-altitude vineyards. Aglianico reigns in red ('Barolo of the South') with signature notes of black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, leather, faded violet, spices and a mineral touch, firm tannins and long ageing. Opulent Fiano white (honey, hazelnut, yellow fruits), taut and mineral Greco di Tufo (pear, citrus, smoke). Noble, gastronomic southern wines.
Light, fruity reds best drunk young, with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity. Signature aromas of cherry, fresh red fruits (raspberry) and subtle volcanic notes. Accessible Vesuvian profile. Often blended with Piedirosso, it features in Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio and Vesuvio DOC. A native black grape of Campania, grown mainly on the slopes of Vesuvius.
red wines from the region of Irpinia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef mironton, pork filet mignon with foie gras and rosemary or grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey.
