Tag : Piedirosso

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Vesuvius: between the crater and the vineyards, with white wines taking center stage

Stefania Vinciguerra
by Stefania Vinciguerra0
The climb to the crater, the view of the Gulf of Naples, the vineyards, and the traces of ancient history. The Vesuvio Wines Experience Tour showcased a region that deserves to be explored even before its wines are tasted. Two...
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Campania Wine: A region with many faces

Stefania Vinciguerra
by Stefania Vinciguerra0
The third edition of Campania Wine brought together the five wine protection consortia and 101 wineries in Naples. The tasting area in the Galleria Umberto I and the two masterclasses for the press at MUSAP showcased a winemaking tradition with...
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Antiche Cantine Migliaccio: Wine born on the sea off Ponza

Vignadelmar
by Vignadelmar0
In Fieno, amid volcanic terraces and trails traveled on foot or by mule, Antiche Cantine Migliaccio preserves the island’s “heroic” viticulture and captures its Mediterranean character in the glass. Anyone familiar with Ponza immediately thinks of the sea. It’s inevitable:...
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Piedirosso: three territories, one Campanian soul

Antonella Amodio
by Antonella Amodio0
An iconic grape variety of Campania, Piedirosso-or per’ ‘e palummo-tells the story of the territory with a subtle, identifiable voice. Elegant, low in tannins and naturally fresh, it changes face depending on the soils and climates in which it is...
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Roccamonfina: wines from Campania’s other volcano

Antonella Amodio
by Antonella Amodio0
A volcano older than Vesuvius, inhabited by biodiversity and suitable for agriculture, where viticulture is at home and offers results to watch out for. The volcano of Roccamonfina is located in the province of Caserta, 40 km from Mount Vesuvius...