Curated by Michele Edington, Certified Sommelier
Naples puts you between two completely different volcanic wine landscapes, with the salty Falanghina and Piedirosso of Campi Flegrei to the west and the lava-grown wines of Vesuvius to the east.
At a glance
Wine snapshot
Think lemon peel, wild herbs, sea spray and smoke in the whites, then sour cherry, violets, pepper and earthy volcanic tones in the reds. Campi Flegrei tends to feel breezier and more coastal, while Vesuvius gives you a broader range from crisp Caprettone to structured Aglianico.
Also worth a sip
Coffee here feels almost like an explosion of flavor and exactly what you want in your mouth at the same time. A tiny espresso at the bar takes a couple of minutes, tastes dark and intense, and somehow becomes part of the entire Naples experience.
Order un caffè and espresso is what arrives. Drink it standing at the bar like the locals do, and look for cafés that still practice caffè sospeso, the lovely Neapolitan tradition of paying for an extra coffee to be enjoyed later by someone else.
Common questions
- What wine is Naples known for?
- Think lemon peel, wild herbs, sea spray and smoke in the whites, then sour cherry, violets, pepper and earthy volcanic tones in the reds. Campi Flegrei tends to feel breezier and more coastal, while Vesuvius gives you a broader range from crisp Caprettone to structured Aglianico.
- What grapes are grown around Naples?
- Piedirosso, Falanghina, Caprettone, Aglianico, Sciascinoso, Catalanesca.
- Why is Naples a notable wine stop?
- Naples gives cruise travelers access to two serious volcanic wine zones in one day. Campi Flegrei also preserves remarkable old, sometimes own-rooted vineyards in sandy volcanic soils, while Vesuvius brings another collection of native grapes and centuries of wine culture into the picture.
- Is Naples a wine destination?
- Coffee here feels almost like an explosion of flavor and exactly what you want in your mouth at the same time. A tiny espresso at the bar takes a couple of minutes, tastes dark and intense, and somehow becomes part of the entire Naples experience.
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