The 5 wines tasted during the seminar were selected from each of the 5 provinces of Campania.

1) Province of Napoli: Greco di Tufo 2003 DeFalco 400,000 bottles. Fruity, light, pleasantly soft. Medium body. With a smoky toasty finish. My score: 81/100

2) Province of Avellino: Fiano di Avellino 2003 Azienda Dedicato a Marianna 300,000 bottles. Acidity and aromas are typical of the Fiano. Minerals and smoky hints. My score: 78/100

3) Province of Benevento: Falanghina 2003 Fattoria La Rivolta100,000 bottles. Very aromatic, with hints of pineapple and sweet flowers. In part was late harvested. Medium body. Good balance between acidity and viscosity. Clean and long finish. My score: 84/100

4) Province of Caserta: Taurasi 2000 Cantine Caputo 1,000,000 bottles
Very deep ruby color. Aglianico grape has lots of antocians and dry extract, therefore lots of color and structure. Cherry, blackberry, jam, spices, mint. Soft and gently tannic. Balanced and rich. My score: 86/100

5) Province of Salerno: Naima 2001 (Aglianico) Az De Concilis 100,000 bottles 15% alcohol. The bouquet is intense and persistent with notes of barnyard and leather. The base fruit signature of the Aglianico grape is very noticeable. Tannic and aggressive. Excellent structure. Sweet and astringent long finish. My score: 90/100

3 pm - 4 pm
The Chianti Classico area: learn to recognize the Sangiovese comparing it with Cabernet and Merlot in Chianti

The chairman was Daniele Rosellini who is the Director of the Consorzio del Chianti Classico.
Goal: to compare the distinguished color and scents of Sangiovese with those from Cabernet and Merlot cultivated in the same area of Chianti. Interesting discussions on the topic.

1) Chianti Classico 2001 Ormanni - Poggibonsi (You can call it Classico if you have at least 85% of Sangiovese).
Typical color of Sangiovese: light ruby, with brick tones. Fruity, cherry jam, plums.
warm, tannic, bitterish finish. My score: 82/100

2) Cignale 2001 Castello di Queceto Greve in Chianti 90% cab 10% Merlot.
Purple, pepper, vegetable notes. Vanilla, toasty from new barrique (20 months). Toasty and balanced. Tannins are evident. Long sweet finish. 87/100

3) Monile Fattoria Viticcio 2000 Cab Petit Verdaux (perhaps) The bouquet is intense and persistent. Complex variety of red fruit with strong spicy notes. Tannins are also strong however plesant, not too aggressive. My score: 90/100

4) Mammolo 2000 Merlot 100% Cennatoio, Panzano in Chianti. Matured in tonneau ( a medium sized oak barrel).
Floreal, spicy. Woods from barrique is well evident. Almonds in the aftertaste. My score: 86/100

5) Chianti Classico Brucegna 2000 Castello La Leccia Castellina in Chianti mint, leather and wet fur (since it is older than the first Chianti). Tannic and fresh with a pleasant long finish. High dry extract, full body. Young. My score: 85/100

6) Merlot 100% Castellara di Castellina. Very young modern vineyard. Fewer plants per hectar. Low yields. High concentration of color. Complex bouquet: berries, violets, ethereal. Tannic and warm. Liquorice notes. Long finish. Very young. 86/100

5 pm
Tastings at "I Vini dell'Anno" booth from "Associazione Italiana Sommelier"

At the second floor of the first pavilion, there are also 4 big booths where the Italian Sommelier Association presents an on-going event named: "I migliori vini dell'anno (The best wines of the year), recognized annually in their guide. The booths are called "I Vini dell'Anno" and you can participate to the so called "Degustazioni libere" which basically means: "Go and taste whenever you want (for a small charge).

So, whenever I have a spare 15-30 minutes, I come here, try new wines and take notes.

1) Traicolli Centesimino Ravenna IGT rosso
Red intense. Intense floral bouquet. sweet rose like moscato and Lacrima di Morro. Very warm, slightly tannic. Medium finish leaves a pleasant palat
Cost: euro 12 at the cellar. My score: 84/100

2) Augusto Longanesi 2000 Ravenna IGT
A grape type which has just one grape in the grape bunch which stays green until the end, right before the harvest, and then becomes mature signaling in this way the harvest time! Hints of fruit, blackberry, raspberry and vegetables. Tannins are very evident however not unpleasant. Pepperish final. My score: 82/100

3) Augusto Longanesi 1999
Tannic. My score: 82/100

4) Rubacuori Centesimino passito
Very intense aroma. Like Moscato. Sweet flowers and strawberry jam on the nose. Soft, sweet and tannic. Even if it is served chilled, tannins are not unpleasant. Lack of a bit of acidity. Long long finish.
Cost at the cellar: Euro 16. My score: 89/100