Campanica | Monitoring Italy's Campania region around Naples

PEPPERINESS IN THE CASE OF AGLIANICO FROM CAMPANIA In relation to the red wine, its dominant characteristic was black pepper. Several Italian wines are known for this distinct black pepper characteristic, which is often caused by a compound called rotundone, particularly in cool-climate or high-altitude expressions, including Aglianico. The final flight of reds of the day included wines with higher levels of tannins. VIA Verona 2026 Tasting Sessions 5 and 6 led by Sarah Heller MW and Andrea Lonardi MW | Vinitaly International Academy