Explore the storied ruins of Pompeii and enjoy a tasting at a winery that employs grapes grown on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Discover fabled Pompeii, a Roman town buried under ash and pumice by the catastrophic Mount Vesuvius eruption of AD 79. You’ll gaze in awe at the fascinating excavations, which provide a snapshot of daily life nearly 2,000 year ago. Marvel at the frescoes and mosaics adorning largely intact villas, and observe everyday objects scattered about, nearly undisturbed since the classical era. You’ll appreciate time on your own to further uncover ancient baths, temples and shops, all testament to the once-bustling daily life of this forever-silenced metropolis.
At Sorrentino Vini, a family-owned winery on the southwest side of Mount Vesuvius, view vineyards that have benefitted from centuries of soil-enriching lava flows. Sample several wines while dining on local specialties such as Gragnano pasta scarpariello, salami, cheeses and homemade bread. You might try a white or sparkling Lacryma Christi, wines unique to Mount Vesuvius, as well as vintages crafted from native caprettone and falanghina grapes, such as an amber-colored fior di ginestre. You’ll surely raise a glass to the indelible legacy of this exceptional corner of Italy.
