For a moment of well-deserved relaxation, stop at the vineyard that produces the famous vintage Lacryma Christi, literally "Tears of Christ", and has a magnificent view of Mount Vesuvius, where you can enjoy a lunch and taste the wine. The farm is located within the National Park of Vesuvius immediately behind the panoramic road of Mount Vesuvius.
The services offered are:
Welcome
Guided tour of the vineyards, with technical explanation of capovignaiolo
Visit the winery
Lunch
Tasting menu
Antipasto appetizer with local products: salami, provolone cheese, "casatiello" (a savory bread), and bruschetta with heirloom Piennolo tomatoes on bread baked in a wood-burning oven, paired with Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco DOP (100% Caprettone), Rosato (100% Piedirosso), and Rosso (100% Piedirosso).
Spaghetti made with durum wheat flour and tossed with a sauce made from heirloom Piennolo tomatoes and basil, paired with Lacryma Christi Riserva (80% Piedirosso and 20% Aglianico, aged in French oak barrels for 18 - 24 months).
Pastiera Napolitana, a traditional dessert featuring sweetened ricotta, candied fruit, and boiled wheat berries, paired with Capafresca Spumante Rosato (100% Aglianico) and Acquavite di Albicocche del Vesuvio, our apricot distillate.
We can also accommodate celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans with a special menu. Please let us know a few days in advance if you have special dietary needs!
