A passion for Lacryma Christi, the wine that comes from this area at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius, is tied to the local territory and traditional cuisine. The magic of this landscape is intimately bound up with the wine that comes from it and the culinary traditions that surround it.
We offer our guests various tasting experiences to get to know our wine, accompanied by traditional local products and the stories of those who work this land.
You can choose between a tasting in the wine cellar (classic or superior) or a tasting with a private lunch in the Russo family villa. We also welcome you to experience our cooking class.
Price: 45 euros per person for the classic tasting, 55 euros for the superior tasting
Duration: 1.5-2 hrs
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
Price: 175 euros per person
Duration: 2.5-3 hours
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
Our expert guide will lead you through our vineyard, pointing out the grape varieties and cultivation methods we use here at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius. You'll love the sweeping views of the countryside from our winery.
Tour the entire wine production process, from the vineyard to the bottling of the finished product. You'll visit everything from the wine presses where it all begins to the barrel room where our wines are aged.
If you'd like to spend more time with us, we can organize a morning walking tour of the vineyard and garden, an afternoon cooking class, concluding your experience with a full lunch and wine tasting.
This heirloom grape tomato is grown only on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius. It is harvested at the beginning of summer and traditionally hung in bunches to be preserved until the following spring. With its dense, flavorful pulp, this tomato variety is particularly suitable for pasta and pizza sauce, prepared by simmering with just a drizzle of olive oil, basil, and a pinch of salt.
Guests visiting Cantina del Vesuvio love to relax on our comfortable terrace overlooking the rolling vineyards and shimmering Mediterranean Sea, with the island of Capri on the horizon. This is where we hold our wine tastings. On chilly days, we host our tastings on our cozy veranda with its roaring fireplace. We also have a small club house, which is a rustic hut that was once used by the men who worked the fields.
Why do we sell our wines exclusively from our shop, rather than from supermarkets or wholesalers? Our unique wines and other products are deeply rooted in this local volcanic terroir on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius, and we want travelers to discover this land along with its wines. You can purchase bottles in our wine shop, or online through our website.
Yes, we require reservations. You can book directly from our website.
No. Although the tasting itself is for adults, children and teens are also able to come along.
No, for those who don't drink alcohol we offer lunch and water at the reduced children's price.
Yes. We have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu options.
Yes. We welcome any type of animal.
No. If you enjoy our wine, we welcome you to purchase it directly from our winery or shop online.
We offer a free shuttle service from Pompeii Porta Marina and Torre Annunziata.
The meeting point in Pompeii Porta Marina is right at the exit of the archaeological site (the meeting point is the NCC Point before the freeway on-ramp).
The meeting point in Torre Annnunziata is the Circumvesuviana station Torre Annunziata Oplonti.
Our shuttle service availability is limited, so we kindly ask that you request the service via email at least 3 days in advance. We are unable to guarantee availability for any requests received with less than 3 days advance notice.
Lunch includes: an appetizer with local specialties such as salami, cheeses including provolone and salted ricotta, roasted eggplant, and bruschetta with Piennolo tomatoes; a first course pasta dish using durum wheat spaghetti from Torre Annunziata with Piennolo cherry tomatoes and basil; and for dessert a Neapolitan pastiera made with ricotta, grano cotto (cooked wheat) and candied fruit.