Settled by the Greeks, Romans, Normans, Swabians, Angevine, Aragonese and the Bourbons - all of whom have left something behind in this region. In Naples, the Royal Palace of Capodimonte and Castel dell’Ovo, at Benevento the Arch of Trajan, at Caserta the 18^th century Royal Palace built by Vanvitelli, at Avellino the Shrine of Montevergine and at Salerno the Cathedral. At Paestum, get a glimpse of Greek civilization; at Herculaneum and Popeii, come into contact with the Romans. At Capo Palinuro recall the poetry of Homer and Virgi, for this is where Ulysses landed. Campania has a long cultural tradition: Naples University was founded in 1224 when the Medical School was flourishing in Salerno. Agriculture is the region’s main resorce, with heavy industry and handicrafts. But Campania is a regin for holidaymakers: the Bay of Naples, Ischia, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, with Ravello, Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, and spa resorts: Ischia, Agnano, Castelllammare di Stabia. Typical dishes include maccheroni, clam and mussel soup (zuppa di vongole e cozze), pizza napoletana, and sfogliatelle sweetmeats.  The regions wines include Falerno, Epomeo, Gragnano and Lacrima Christi.

Size: 13,595 Sq. Km.

Our Wines of Campania
   Sessa

	1990	1997	2001
Population	5,463,000	5,650,000	5,793,000
Vineyards	117,825 Acres	115,130 Acres	110,700 Acres
DOC & DOCG Vineyards	2,726 Acres	3,810 Acres	8,600 Acres
Average Wine Production	275 Million Liters	250 Million Liters	210 Million Liters
DOC & DOCG Production	1.25 Million Liters (0.5%)	2.5 Million Liters (1%)	10.5 Million Liters (5%)
Number of DOC Areas	7	13	19
Number of DOCG Areas	0	1	1

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