During the flourishing Bourbon Kingdom, when Italy was still a geographical concept, the lush Aversa countryside became renowned for its ancient tradition of cultivating vite maritata (married vines or tree-trained vines). In the early 19th century, the Benfidi and Vanacore families of Brianza adopted this unique method, producing Asprinio wine, a true expression of the region’s winemaking heritage. These vines, trained to climb poplar trees … Continue reading Cantine Palazzo Marchesale: The Heritage of Asprinio from Married Grape Vines