The mountainous country that rises from the shore of the Gulf of Salerno is a nature park. It’s of the European style, where ancient villages still exist and people still live, but there are strict rules prohibiting further development that would destroy the rustic feeling of the countryside. In this setting, the organically farmed vineyards of San Salvatore make a picturesque backdrop for stunning views out over the Mediterranean Sea. The wines that grow here have that same sense of rustic charm, but San Salvatore’s wines are also some of the best in Campania. Closer to the sea than most Campanian wine, their wines smell just a little fresher and breezier than their cousins from inland Irpinia. This Aglianico smells of fresh picked cherries and plums, fresh ground black pepper, Italian herbs and dusty earth. The palate is even tempered and silky, with tannins that build slowly on the finish alongside earthy base notes. A perfect wine for casual nights with meaty pastas, roasted eggplants, and lamb.