Alberata dell’Asprinio of Aversa: The Centuries-Old Italian Curtains of Grapevines in Campania

The Asprinio vineyards boast old, mostly ungrafted vines with sturdy trunks and ancient, gnarled shoots at the bottom and tall lush green curtains of foliage that weave through elms and poplars, reaching up to fifteen meters high. Harvesting these grapes is a unique endeavor, necessitating specialists skilled in climbing to reach the lofty clusters. I call them curtains of grapevines. You might agree too because … Continue reading Alberata dell’Asprinio of Aversa: The Centuries-Old Italian Curtains of Grapevines in Campania

The Volcanic Wines of Campi Flegrei: Falanghina and Piedirosso

Volcanic wines have been hovering on top of everyone’s list lately and for so much good reason. These wines are born with great personalities, imprinted with deep expressions of minerality, marked salinity and bright acidity influenced by the composition of the soil where they are planted. Campi Flegrei is one of the territories in Italy that’s well-known for its volcanic wines, specifically the Falanghina, the … Continue reading The Volcanic Wines of Campi Flegrei: Falanghina and Piedirosso