/vezˈuvio/
- Campania
- Vineyard Area: 179,34 HectaresÂ
- Year Appellation Started: 1991
- Appellation Last modified: 2019
- Red Grapes: Aglianico, Piedirosso, Sciascinoso
- White Grapes: Caprettone, Coda di Volpe, Falanghina, Greco, Verdeca
- Sparkling
- White (Bianco)
- Rosso (Red)
- Rosato
- Passito
- Sparkling: minimum 85% Aglianico or Caprettone or Falanghina or Piedirosso + maximum 15% of other grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region monovarietal label. Minimum 35% Caprettone + massimo 45% Verdeca + maximum 20% Falanghina and Greco. Minimum 50% Piedirosso + maximum 30% Sciascinosa. 12 months on lees for Metodo Classico.Â
- Still White Wine: minimum 85% Caprettone or Falanghina + maximum 15% of other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region. Minimum 35% Caprettone + maximum 45% Verdeca + maximum 20% Falanghina and Greco.
- Still Red Wine: minimum 85% Aglianico or Piedirosso + maximum 15% of other red grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label. Minimum 50% Piedirosso + maximum 30% Sciascinosa + maximum 20% Aglianico. Minimum ageing 24 months in oak for Riserva.Â
- Still Rosato Wine: minimum 85% Aglianico + maximum 15% of other red grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region for monovarietal label.Â
- Passito: minimum 40% Caprettone + maximum 35% Falanghina and Greco + maximum 20% of other white grape varieties allowed for cultivation in the region.
- Liquoroso: minimum 35% Caprettone + maximum 45% Verdeca + maximum 20% Falanghina and Greco.
- Total Production: 10.524 Hectolitres
- White Wine: N/A
- Rose Wine: N/A
- Red Wine: N/A
- The Vesuvio DOC is located on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, an active volcano near Naples. The vineyards are planted on the volcanic soil that surrounds the mountain, which contributes to the unique characteristics of the wines.
- One of the most famous wines from the Vesuvio DOC is Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio. The name translates to “Tears of Christ” and is steeped in legend.