Locally known as Palummina or Per '' e Palummo.
Piedirosso owes its name, as is well known, to the color that the rachis and the bunches take on as the bunch approaches full ripeness. If in the rest of the region for fame and diffusion Piedirosso is only second after Aglianico, playing the role of supporting actor, in the province of Naples it rises to the role of absolute protagonist.
Tasting Notes: Characterized by notes of wild strawberries and raspberries, enriched by a slight hint of sweet pepper. Medium-bodied, it is warm, dry without sagging, calmly soft.
Why we like it: An exclusive variety of Vesuvius municipalities, Coda di Volpe is the main grape of the DOC Vesuvio bianco.
Pairings: Recommended with game dishes, red meats, medium-aged cheeses, pasta with Piennolo cherry tomatoes.
- Sustainable Development
- Agrosustainability
- Anno
- 2021
- Color
- Rosso Rubino
- Region
- Campania
- Profumi
- notes of wild strawberries and raspberries, enriched by a slight hint of sweet pepper
- Gusto
- warm, dry without sagging
Cantina Le Lune del Vesuvio is a true gem of the Campania region, nestled in the picturesque hilly area of the Vesuvius National Park at an altitude of approximately 400 meters.
This family-owned agricultural and transformation company covers about one hectare of land, offering a stunning panorama that includes the wonders of the ancient Pompeii ruins, the island of Capri, and the Gulf of Naples. The productive activities, including viticulture, fruit cultivation, and horticulture (with a focus on the Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio and seasonal vegetables), are carried out on typical terraces using conventional agricultural methods.
In the adjacent cellar, grapes harvested from the company's vineyards contribute to the production of the renowned Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio wine.
Since 1940, the Forno family, led by "Nonno Andrea" and subsequently by his son Francesco and grandsons Andrea and Salvatore, has achieved prestigious milestones in the wine industry. Their mission has always been clear: to run a business while preserving their land and outstanding wines, all the while maintaining a strong connection to their farming roots.