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What to drink in Campania? Top 34 Campanian Alcoholic Beverages

Last update: Sat Mar 1 2025
Top 34 Campanian Alcoholic Beverages
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Best Campanian Alcoholic Beverage Types

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Wine Variety

CAMPANIA, Italy
4.2
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Falanghina is an old Italian white grape variety that is mostly associated and cultivated in Campania. For a very long time, it was not known that the name was used for two distinct sub-varieties: Falanghina Beneventana and the better known Falanghina Flegrea.


Both grapes are used in several regional appellations, and the distinction has not yet been officially recognized. The grapes share similar characteristics and mostly produce straw-colored wines that have fruity and floral notes. They often have a mineral character and sometimes hints of tropical fruit. 
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Wine Variety

CAMPANIA, Italy and  one more region
4.2
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Aglianico is a native Italian grape variety. Although it is grown outside Italy, Aglianico thrives in southern Italian regions, predominantly on the volcanic soils of Campania and Basilicata. Aglianico-based wines may have slightly different expressions, but they are typically age-worthy, full-bodied, and high in acidity.


While the flavors of young varieties are usually reminiscent of black fruits, white pepper, leather, and cured meat, aged styles are softer in tannins with a slightly different flavor profile and aromas of dried fruit. Aglianico is a robust wine that pairs well with beef stews, braised lamb, ragù, game, sausages, and aged cheese varieties. 
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Wine Appellation

PROVINCE OF AVELLINO, Italy
4.2
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Produced from Greco grape variety, this prized Italian wine hails from Campania. Apart from the still white wine, Greco di Tufo also comes in a sparkling (spumante) style which must be aged for a minimum of three years. Still wines are usually fresh, mineral, medium to full-bodied, with well-balanced acidity.


They can display various aromas of tropical fruit, lemons, pears, apples, and herbs. Although they can be enjoyed young, they also age well, and matured varieties typically show more herbaceous notes. Greco di Tufo wines pair well with poultry, risottos, fish, crustaceans, and shellfish, but they also go well with mozzarella di bufala Campana.

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Fruit Liqueur

CAPRI ISLAND, Italy
3.9
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This Italian liqueur is made with lemon zest that is left to infuse in a neutral spirit. The combination is mixed with sugar and water, and it is then filtered after a resting period. Although it is enjoyed and produced throughout Italy, limoncello is usually associated with Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, and the island of Capri, where it was first patented in 1988.


Limoncello is characterized by its vibrant yellow color, while its flavor is fresh, sweet, and aromatic, with strong citrus notes. It is usually enjoyed as an aperitif or a digestif, always well chilled and sometimes served in ice-cold glasses. As an ingredient, it is used in cocktails and long drinks, but it is also easily incorporated in various desserts.

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Wine Variety

CAMPANIA, Italy and  2 more regions
3.8
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Mostly cultivated in Campania, Fiano is an old Italian variety that has seen a significant revival since the 1980s. This low-yielding, early-ripening grape is praised for its ability to produce crisp and aromatic wines with a lot of character and herbaceous and fruity notes.


These wines are typically medium-bodied and intensely flavored. Young Fiano wines often display aromatic honey notes, and as they age, they tend to develop smoky and spicy notes dominated by hazelnut. The aromas are perfectly balanced with bright acidity. 
VARIATIONS OF Fiano
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Crema di limoncello is a cream-based variation on a classic lemon-infused limoncello. It is made by combining alcohol and lemon peel macerate with a creamy mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. The liqueur is typically pale yellow, with a smooth, velvety texture and distinctive lemon aroma and flavors.


Like limoncello, this creamy variation is also commonly made at home, but commercial varieties are also available. This liqueur should always be served ice-cold. It is enjoyed neat, usually as a digestif, but it would also work well as a cocktail ingredient or a dessert flavoring.

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Cream Liqueur

CAMPANIA, Italy
n/a
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Guappa is an Italian cream liqueur made with buffalo milk cream. Produced by Antica Distilleria Petrone, the liqueur combines aged brandy with DOP buffalo milk cream. The result is a sweet and balanced creamy liqueur with a dense texture and hazelnut color.


The aromas are reminiscent of cream, hazelnut, and caramel. It can be served neat or over ice. Guappa is best enjoyed as a digestif, but it can also make a great addition to desserts, coffee, and cocktails. It is bottled at 17% ABV.

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Rucolino is a traditional liqueur made from arugula (known as "rucola" in Italian), which gives it its distinctive name. This liqueur is typical of the Campania region in Southern Italy, especially the island of Ischia.


The typical process of making rucolino starts with macerating fresh arugula leaves, citrus peel, and some botanicals in alcohol, then sweetening the mixture with sugar or syrup and allowing it to age. The resulting liqueur has a unique bittersweet taste, derived from the peppery flavor of arugula. 
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This white Italian wine is produced in Campania with an ancient Fiano grape. The best examples made in the region are typically light or full-bodied, fresh, lively, and elegant, with good acidity and complex notes of honey, citrus, and pears, which may develop into deeper aromas of hazelnuts and spices.


Because of its lively character, Fiano can match various dishes, but it pairs exceptionally well with fried or grilled seafood. It also works well with pasta, preferably served with pesto or tomato sauce, and some Campania classics such as fritto misto di pesce, spaghetti alle vongole, spaghetti alla puttanesca, and even mozzarella di bufala Campana.

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Wine Appellation

PROVINCE OF BENEVENTO, Italy
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Aglianico del Taburno is an Italian appellation for red and rosé (rosato) wines that are made with a minimum of 85% Aglianico grapes. The ruby-red Aglianico-based wines are typically full-bodied with aromas of dark fruit such as blackberry, currants, and plums that are often accompanied by notes of spices, undergrowth, and tobacco.


These wines can age well, and while the minimum for regular red Aglianico del Taburno is two years, the Riserva label has to be aged for a minimum of three years, including one year in oak. Aglianico del Taburno reds are best served with meat, especially roasts, stews and sauces, but they can also work well with aged cheese.

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Wine Appellation
PROVINCE OF AVELLINO, Italy
n/a
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Herbal Liqueur
BENEVENTO, Italy
n/a
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Wine Appellation
METROPOLITAN CITY OF NAPLES, Italy
n/a
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Wine Appellation
METROPOLITAN CITY OF NAPLES, Italy
n/a
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Wine Variety
ISCHIA, Italy
n/a
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Fruit Liqueur
CAMPANIA, Italy  and  one more region
n/a
19
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Liqueur

BENEVENTO, Italy
5.0
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

BEST Strega Liqueurs
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Wine

CAMPANIA, Italy
5.0
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2021

BEST Casa Setaro Wines
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Wine

ISCHIA, Italy
5.0
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2019

BEST Cenatiempo Wines
05

Wine

CAMPANIA, Italy
5.0
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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2021

BEST Castello Wines
06
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World Gin Awards - Country Winner

2022

BEST Carmosina Industria Spirits
07
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2022, 2021

BEST Azienda Vitivinicola Terre Caudium di Ruben Caporaso Wines
08
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2021

BEST Azienda Vitivinicola Salvatore Molettieri Wines
09
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2022

BEST Montedidio Società Agricola srl Wines
10
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BEST Tenuta Nucilla - Azienda Agricola F.lli Perillo Wines
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Wine
MONTEMARANO, Italy
5.0
13
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17
Wine
CAMPANIA, Italy
5.0
18
Beer
CASALNUOVO DI NAPOLI, Italy
4.9
19
Wine
FURORE, Italy
4.8
20
Liqueur
SORRENTO, Italy
4.8
21
22
Wine
CAMPANIA, Italy
4.8
23
24
Wine
PROVINCE OF AVELLINO, Italy
4.8
25
Wine
CAMPANIA, Italy
4.8
26
Wine
CAMPANIA, Italy
4.8
27
Wine
ATRIPALDA, Italy
4.8
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Best Campanian Alcoholic Beverages

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Liqueur

BENEVENTO, Italy
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SFWSC - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Double Gold

2024

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2021

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2019

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Decanter World Wine Awards - Best in Show

2021

05
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World Gin Awards - Country Winner

2022

06
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2020

07
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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Grande Médaille d'or

2021

08
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2021

09
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2022

10
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2022

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Wine
MONTEMARANO, Italy
5.0
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Wine
PROVINCE OF AVELLINO, Italy
4.8
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