Molise’s past history is largely linked to the history of the Samnites. The most popular areas for the visitor are the seaside resorts along the Adriatic, Termoli and Campomarino, and the mountainous zone of Piano Campitello and Capracotta. The modern town of Campobasso lies in the plain, while the ancient part is up on a hill dominated by Monforte Castle. In the summer, many visitors come to enjoy the beauty of its woodlands pine forests and beech groves. The craftsmen of this region all work metal, wood, clay and lace with consummate skill. The city of Isernia has the 15^th century 6 arched Tontana Fraterna, and an antiquarium museum, with Greek, Samnite and Roman reamins on show. In Termili, visit the Swabian Castle built in 1247 by Frederick II, and the 13^th century cathedral. The region is also famed for Campitello Matese, a fashionable resorts with every facility for winter sports. Typical dishes are maccheroni alla chitarra, polenta and cavatelli, to be eaten with Montepulciano wine.

Size: 4,438 Sq. Km.

	1990	1997	2001
Population	328,000	334,000	329,000
Vineyards	23,300 Acres	23,000 Acres	22,100 Acres
DOC & DOCG Vineyards	198 Acres	386 Acres	861 Acres
Average Wine Production	50 Million Liters	55 Million Liters	33 Million Liters
DOC & DOCG Production	330,000 Liters (0.66%)	200,000 Liters (0.36%)	1.5 Million Liters (4.5%)
Number of DOC Areas	2	2	3
Number of DOCG Areas	0	0	0

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