Italian Wine Scholar - Unit 2 - Campania & Basilicata

About this course

This session examines the winemaking traditions, landscapes and volcanic influences of Campania and Basilicata within the Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 curriculum. It covers regional history and native varieties, including Fiano, Greco di Tufo, Taurasi and Aglianico del Vulture. A guided tasting uses selected wines to compare Campania’s aromatic whites and structured reds with Basilicata’s mountain-grown wines, linking their characteristics to local geography and terroir.

What you'll learn

• Identify key native grape varieties associated with Campania and Basilicata
• Describe historical and geological influences on winemaking in the two regions
• Compare selected Campanian and Basilicatan wine styles through guided tasting
• Relate volcanic and coastal environments to regional wine character

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for wine lovers and learners considering more structured Italian wine study. The Improver label suggests a course for participants developing beyond introductory familiarity, although no specific previous experience is stated. It is delivered through regional teaching and guided tasting rather than as a complete qualification unit.

• Not suitable for students currently enrolled in Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2
• Learners who have completed the qualification may encounter limited new material
• Past students are welcome to revisit the regions through the tasting