Casavecchia
The Old House Red of Campania
Casavecchia is grown in Caserta, Campania and Italy.
- Tastes of
- dark fruits, herbs, earth and pepper
- Goes with
- lamb, aged cheeses and hearty pasta
The story
Casavecchia means 'old house'—supposedly found growing near an abandoned farmhouse in the 19th century. The grape nearly disappeared but was revived in the 1980s. It makes powerful, tannic reds that rival Aglianico in depth.
Insider story
Casavecchia was found by accident near ruins.
The grape was identified as genetically unique in 2007.
The wines are darker and more tannic than Aglianico.
Technical deep dive
Full-bodied red.
Dark fruit, leather, tar, herbs.
High tannin.
Needs aging.
Potential 10-20 years.
Industry secrets
Casavecchia is Campania's dark horse.
The best rival top Taurasi.
Watchlist grape for Italian collectors.
For collectors
Investment grade C+
- Auction records
- No auction market yet
- Blue-chip producers
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- Alois
- Vestini Campagnano
- Terre del Volturno
- Value picks
- Campania Casavecchia ($20-40)
- Price trend
- Rising. Still undervalued.
- Collector’s tip
- Age 10+ years. The tannins need time.