his area extends over the territories of 13 districts in the province of Salerno. It boasts an exceptionally beautiful landscape with characteristic bold terraces, often in narrow gorges or towering above the coastline and accessible only by steep, winding stairs. Every single terrace here has been stolen away from the cliffs by man, who has constructed stone walls and hand-carried the soil for the vineyards.
These fantastic tiers of vineyards and lemon groves, where the scent of the citrus blends with the smell of the sea, produce grapes that convey their distinctive taste and aroma to the wines of the Amalfi Coast.
There are three subcategories of D.O.C. wine appellations in this area, called after the districts where the vines grow: Furore, Ravello, and Tramonti. The grapes used in the production of these wines are strictly traditional. No concessions are made to fashion statements; no exceptions allowed. Red wines are mainly obtained from Piedirosso, Sciascinoso and Aglianico varieties, with a spare use of local grapes like San Nicola, Ginestra, Pepella, Biancazita or Bincatenera that give a distinctive character to the wines.
This page was written by Stefano Milioni. Background image and most photos in this section courtesy of Giuliano Bugialli, all right reserved (see Copyright and Credits).
his area extends over the territories of 13 districts in the province of Salerno. It boasts an exceptionally beautiful landscape with characteristic bold terraces, often in narrow gorges or towering above the coastline and accessible only by steep, winding stairs. Every single terrace here has been stolen away from the cliffs by man, who has constructed stone walls and hand-carried the soil for the vineyards.