Among the Campanian wines awarded Tre Bicchieri in the Vini d’Italia 2025 guide by Gambero Rosso, as many as 16 are white wines, with Fiano di Avellino and Falanghina del Sannio taking centre stage, but Greco di Tufo also earns its place on the podium of excellence.
The name "greco" clearly points to the ancient Greek origins of this white grape variety found in Campania and Calabria, regions once part of Magna Graecia. The Campanian variety takes its name from the town of Tufo and is classified as a DOCG wine. Volcanic soil and good sun exposure allow this straw-yellow white wine, with its fine and intense aromas, to express an elegant structure and body, enabling it to evolve in the bottle and refine its bouquet over several years.
Irpinia: land of great whites
The vineyard area in Campania slightly exceeds 25,000 hectares, encompassing a multitude of different zones, each with its own production culture, exposure, and geological makeup: volcanic areas such as Roccamonfina, Vesuvius, the Campi Flegrei; then the islands; the cliffside vineyards of the Amalfi Coast; and the high-altitude vineyards of Irpinia that reach over 700 metres.
It is precisely Irpinia that stands out as the Campanian area where dazzling white wines can be found. The last few vintages have been very warm; in some cases, during our tastings, we encountered wines that were more ready to drink than in the past, but where the ability to withstand the test of time is lacking, there's gain in drinkability and immediacy – qualities that shouldn't be underestimated. The new classifications that carry the name Riserva on the label, both for Fiano and Greco, in our opinion, are capable of ensuring longevity, elegance, and flavour.
The best value-for-money Greco di Tufo wines
While we await the results of ongoing tastings for the new Vini d’Italia 2026 guide by Gambero Rosso, here are the Greco di Tufo wines from various municipalities in the province of Avellino that impressed us most among those reviewed in the Berebene 2025 and Vini d’Italia 2025 guides.
Greco di Tufo Cutizzi Ris. 2022 – Feudi di San Gregorio
When talking about Campanian wine, one cannot fail to mention Feudi di San Gregorio. The winery, founded in 1986, is now run by Antonio Capaldo, who, with the collaboration of Pierpaolo Sirch, has further established it as a benchmark of Italian wine. The production is concentrated in Irpinia but spans the main regional appellations. The business is also enriched by major parallel projects like FeudiStudi and the sparkling wine brand Dubl. The Riserva Cutizzi ’22 tops our preferences this year due to its extreme aromatic precision. Bright citrus and freshly cut grass overlap with a slightly smoky background before yielding to a clear, elegant palate with a compelling, boldly flavourful progression.
Greco di Tufo Devon 2023 – Antonio Caggiano
A globetrotting photographer, Antonio Caggiano is undoubtedly one of the leading figures in Irpinian and Campanian wine. In the 1990s, he decided to settle down and establish a winery, building the cellar entirely from local stone – a fascinating and somewhat magical structure. Today, his son Giuseppe manages this Taurasi-based wine operation, processing grapes from around 30 hectares of vineyards. The Greco Devon ’23 is exuberant on the nose, with notes of pear, apple, and white peach; intensely flavourful at the centre of the palate, it finishes with a fresh, herbaceous sensation. Also notable is the Fiano Isca ’22, broader than vertical in structure.
Greco di Tufo L’Ariella 2023 – Vinosia
It was in 2004 that Luciano Ercolino, carrying forward a long family legacy, founded his winery in Paternopoli. This is one of the most historic and highly suited areas of Irpinia, home to 50 hectares cultivated with native varieties – Fiano, Greco, and Aglianico. These serve as a solid foundation for a project aimed at enhancing Irpinian winemaking tradition through a contemporary technical lens. In the Greco L’Ariella, lemon pulp, wet stone, fresh hazelnut, flint, and bay leaf come together on a palate that is sharp, savoury, and energetic.
Greco di Tufo Le Arcaie 2023 – Passo delle Tortore
We had our eye on Passo delle Tortore a few years back, anticipating its rise, and indeed, year after year it proves itself as a quality-driven project. Located in Pietradefusi, where Irpinia almost gives way to Benevento, in Contrada Vertecchia, four young women entrepreneurs – with the help of a young winemaker who trained abroad – decided to start a wine venture based on a vineyard of just over five hectares planted solely with native grapes. The Greco di Tufo Le Arcaie is clearer and more fragrant than most Grecos we tasted – it smells of wet stones, ferns, lemon leaves, and green hazelnuts; on the palate, it is lively, with energy driving the flavour and acidity perfectly balanced with its mineral structure.
Greco di Tufo Sphera 2021 – Cantine Cennerazzo
Briny and iodine-rich, Sphera is a stony Greco perfumed with white currant; the mouthfeel is full but balanced by fresh acidity; the sip is energetic and shows good progression.
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