Beneventano and its wines

The Beneventano is a historic wine area of Campania, located in the north-east of the region around the town of Benevento. This area, characterised by rolling hills, volcanic, clay and limestone soils and a continental climate tempered by Apennine breezes, is one of the the beating hearts of Campanian winegrowing.

In the Benevento area they grow native grape varieties with a very ancient tradition, such as Falanghina, Greco, Fiano, Aglianico e Coda di Volpe, able to give rise to wines fresh, intense and authentic, increasingly appreciated both in Italy and abroad.

What is the Beneventano wine district?

The area falls mainly within the category IGP Beneventano, which gives producers great freedom of variety and style.

At the same time, many subzones have gained DOC and DOCG status:

• Sannio DOC → A broad appellation that includes many local varieties.

• Falanghina del Sannio DOC → Specialising in Falanghina.

• Aglianico del Taburno DOCG → The fullest expression of the Aglianico grape in a mountain area.

• Sannio Greco DOC e Sannio Fiano DOC → For the great local whites.

Characteristics of the Wines of the Beneventano

Colour

• Whites: Straw yellow with golden highlights.

• Reds: Intense ruby red in the young wines; garnet in the aged Aglianico wines.

Aromas

• Fruity: Apple, peach and citrus in the whites; plum, sour cherry and blackberry in the reds.

• Floral: Jasmine and hawthorn in the whites; violet in the reds.

• Spicy and Mineral: Notes of black pepper, liquorice, volcanic ash in the more evolved Aglianico wines.

Palate

• Fresh and Savoury: In the whites from Falanghina, Greco and Fiano.

• Structured and Tannic: In the reds from Aglianico, with excellent ageing potential.

• Harmonious and Fruity: In the young, immediate versions.

Typical Grape Varieties of the Beneventano

White Grape Varieties

• Falanghina: Fresh, citrusy, with notes of white flowers and good savouriness.

• Greco: Structured, mineral, perfect for ageing.

• Fiano: Elegant, complex, with aromas of honey and hazelnut.

• Coda di Volpe: Soft and fruity, suited to the simpler whites.

Black Grape Varieties

• Aglianico: Structured, tannic, ideal for ageing.

• Piedirosso: Softer and more fragrant, often used in blends.

Why Choose a Wine from the Beneventano?

A wine from the Beneventano represents the authentic soul of inland Campania, combining tradition, native varieties and great quality at affordable prices.
Perfect with pasta alla genovese, roast meat, aged cheeses, rich fish dishes and tasty Mediterranean cooking.