Kicking off Southern Italy, this episode focuses on how altitude, soil diversity and late-ripening local varieties interact to produce some of southern Italy’s most age-worthy wines. Listen for how cooling influences from elevation and volcanic soils preserve acidity and structure despite a warm Mediterranean climate. Pay attention to how grape choice, yield limits and long ageing requirements explain why Taurasi, Fiano di Avellino and Greco di Tufo sit at higher quality and price points than broader regional DOCs.

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