Amalfi Coast Wine: Tasting the Terraced Vineyards
The same impossible terraces that grow famous Amalfi lemons also produce remarkable wines. Costa d'Amalfi DOC wines—mostly whites—reflect the mineral-rich volcanic soil and Mediterranean climate. These aren't wines you'll find in supermarkets abroad; tasting them here, with the vineyards visible above, is a unique experience.
Local Grape Varieties
Falanghina: The flagship white—crisp, citrusy, perfect with seafood. Biancolella: Delicate and floral. Pepella: Ancient local variety, increasingly rare. Piedirosso: The main red grape, producing light, fruity wines.
Wine Experiences
Several estates near Ravello offer tastings with vineyard tours. You'll see the extraordinary effort required to farm these vertical landscapes—sometimes using monorails to transport grapes. Tastings typically include 3-5 wines paired with local cheeses and produce.
Pair your wine experience with a cooking class or include it in your week itinerary.