Situated a mere 50 kilometers inland from the buzz of Napoli and the attractions of the Amalfi coast, the Sannio region of Campania remains relatively unknown to Japanese travelers. But this may be changing as the region’s long history of wine production is finally gaining international recognition, and with it a new legion of wine fans.

Sannio’s wines were recently in the spotlight at a masterclass tasting event held at the Tokyo American Club. Samples from a wide range of Sannio’s large and small scale producers were on offer for the first time to a select group of industry experts.