A Journey into the Mezzogiorno: Rediscovering Southern Italy
For the last half-century, the wines of Southern Italy have taken a backseat to Tuscany and Piedmont. Yet wines like Taurasi, Greco di Tufo, and Negramaro, when in the right hands, can compete with the best in the world.
Nestled in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, Campania produced the most highly valued wines in the Roman empire for nearly a Millennium. In the centuries since, the surrounding land was ravaged by wars and conquest. Controlled at various times by the Normans, the Spanish, the Holy Roman Empire, and Napoleon, the distinct histories and geographic differences between Campania, Calabria, and Puglia produce an astonishing array of amazing wines.
Mired in poverty for generations, wine production declined. Antonio Mastroberardino arrived on the scene in the 1970s and set out to revive the region. He led a wave of young winemakers that took advantage of affordable land and old vineyards to make some exceptional wines that continue to be some of the best values in Italy.
We’ll explore a range of styles, including Taurasi, known as the “Barolo of the South” (Though Campanians would probably tell you that Barolo is the “Taurasi of the North”). We’ll also taste through a range of wines that will be perfect with your spring and summer menus, or warm nights on the lake or back patio. Let us whisk you off to old Napoli and help you find wines that will have you exclaiming “That’s Amore!”
Wines to be tasted:
2020 Baglio di Grisi Ventu Terre Siciliane Rosso $24.99
2022 Villa Ligi Pergola Aleatico Vernaculum $19.99
2023 Li Veli Askos Verdeca Salento $29.99
2024 Occhipinti SP68 Rosso $44.99
2020 Vespa 'Il Rosso dei Vespa' Primitivo di Manduria $34.99
2023 Terre di Chieti Rosato Frizzante "Longana"
2019 Paternoster Synthesi Aglianico del Vulture $29.99
2020 La Valentina Montepulciano Binomio $59.99
2024 Produttori Vini Manduria Fiano "Uni" Salento $21.99
All prices listed shown are regular retail. Significant discounts offered on all wines at the tasting.
Due to the their highly allocated nature, some wines may change without notice.
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