An hour north and inland from Naples, among the olive and vine covered hills between Caserta and Benevento, lies the well-preserved medieval town of Sant'Agata dei Goti. Driving through the town will give one an appreciation for just how well preserved the town is - very narrow streets and tight corners just waiting to give cars a little momento. On foot however the town may be explored much more enjoyably. The bridge over the Martorano stream, which overlooks the entire town, is the perfect place to be at sunset when the buildings turn a slight shade of pink. Be sure to have a glass of local wine in hand to witness the event: the local grapes produce outstanding red and white wines.

One of more venerable producers, Mustilli, offers excellent whites from the Falanghina and Greco grapes and reds from Piedirosso and Aglianico. The Primicerio Greco di Sant'Agata dei Goti owes its remarkable, distinct taste to the position and attentive selection of the grapes that make up the wine. Mustilli's 1997 Cesco di Nece Aglianico di Sant'Agata dei Goti is Aglianico at its best: with a harmonic nose, a full bodied, equilibrated taste, this wine from the most antique grape of Campania is yet another superb example of that legendary year.