Wines are definitely one of the few beverages which the world cannot manage to lose. During the old times, they have been serving significant purposes in the society. Big and small parties seem to be more enjoyable if there’s an overflowing provision of wine. Aside from these roles, wine collecting has also evolved to being a leisurely pursuit. So many enthusiasts travel to different places to to collect wines and these people do not fail to pass by Campania.
Campania is a small region that can be found in the Southern Italy. It might not have state-of-the-art highways or skyrocketing buildings yet the region continuously entices visitors because of its naturally alluring scenic spots such as Amalfi Coast and Naples. However, more than anything, the locale is patronized because of its enticing vineries as well as its timeless winemaking tradition that still oversees to polish despite the threats of modernization.
Since the 7th century B.C., independent wine makers in the region have been known to consign a high value to the flavors of the drinks. Greeks as well as Romans also have their deal of influences to the locale’s tasty wine history. Despite the fact that ancient wineries did not get roaring because of severe poorness, the whole region was still able to prove its impressive potentials. In fact, a short road trip in the locality can prove that there are over one hundred wineries now in Campania. What is this Campania’s secret to successful winemaking? Believably, it’s in the wine cellars that doubtlessly add a sense of nostalgia for the old past. The wine cellars as well as the barrels have important roles in the process. This is because for the wines to reach their fullest aroma, they must be held and matured in cellars. The process of storage can be tricky because the temperature should be proper for the wine to age perfectly.
Of course, the wine cellars cannot store anything if there are no existing grapes to be juiced at the first place. Fiano, is one of the region’s highly-acclaimed grape hybrids because of its sweet scent and taste. Experts say that is a descent of Roman assortments and that it is originally addressed as “apianus” which means “loved by bees” in Roman because of its aroma that imitates that of pears and honey flowers. Fiano is usually sourced in the production of sweet Italian wines. On the other hand, the Aglianico grape variety is direct for making Italian reds particularly Taurasi, Campania’s highly-esteemed red wine because of the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) seal that it carries. For a wine to be granted the DOCG seal, it must meet a very advanced and demanding standard.
Taurasi, unlike Fiano white wines, bear a hard and rich flavor. Its dark garnet tinge right away gives the impression that it is rich with depth and hardiness. Taurasi is needed to be kept in a cellar for three years so that its flavor can age. Its content is comprised of 85 percent pure Aglianico grape vine that’s why it is a perfect complement for strong-flavored dishes. Through time, Campania wine has rightfully came forth to unsurpassed products. In spite of the significant eminence that the region is making, it is valuable that the wine makers still stay on being humble by adhering on to ancient winemaking traditions. The simple design of the bottles alone is great evidences of the region’s unassuming nature. Still, don’t be duped because what’s inside the simple bottles is a great regalia of impressive blends that can strike your heart with memorable joy.
