Wine Tasting in Irpinia: A Journey Beyond the Glass
- Sarah Pompei
- Sep 2
- 2 min read
Tucked into the rolling hills of southern Italy, Irpinia is one of Italy’s best-kept wine destinations. While Tuscany may get the spotlight, Irpinia has been quietly producing some of Italy’s most exceptional wines for centuries including Campania’s three prestigious DOCG wines: Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino, and Greco di Tufo. Here, tradition runs deep, the majority of vineyards are still family-owned, and the winemakers are as much storytellers and preservers of history as they are artisans.
Wine tasting in Irpinia is for those who want to drink deeply of Italy’s authenticity. Not just the wine, but the connections, the heritage, and the landscape that shapes it all.
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When you explore Irpinia wine country with me at The Authentic Irpinia, you don’t just taste wine, you're actually stepping into the lives of the people who make it. I’m Sarah, and my passion is crafting private, bespoke wine tasting tours in Irpinia that go far beyond the typical experience. Together, we’ll walk through centuries-old vineyards, step inside cellars fragrant with aging barrels, and taste wine straight from the source whether it’s a barrel of rich, velvety Taurasi or a crisp Fiano still resting in stainless steel tanks.
But the true magic happens when we leave the tasting room and head into the kitchen. Many of my Irpinia wine experiences end at the winemaker’s own table, where lunch is prepared entirely from their gardens: hand-picked vegetables, freshly baked bread, pasta rolled that morning, and olive oil pressed from their own groves. As you sip and savor, the winemaker shares the stories behind each bottle, the land, and the family traditions that keep this region’s wines so unique.
If you’re ready to taste the heart of Campania, I’ll help you design a custom Irpinia wine tour that’s personal, unforgettable, and impossible to find in any guidebook.
Plan your bespoke Irpinia wine tasting with The Authentic Irpinia and experience wine the way it’s meant to be: close to the people, close to the land, and full of stories you’ll take home to your kitchen table with friends and family.
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