THE TERRITORY.

De Falco Vini has been producing excellent wines since 1990 in the Vesuvius National Park. We have transformed a land with truly unique characteristics into added value: volcanic lava and clay give our wines their unmistakable properties and aromas. Nature has gifted us with a unique and wonderful ecosystem that we aim to preserve and share with all wine lovers. Our wines are born from the historic grape varieties of Campania, already mentioned by Pliny the Elder in his Naturalis Historia: Falanghina, Coda di Volpe, and Piedirosso, which, together with Aglianico, Greco, Fiano, and our new Vesuvio D.O.C. collection, represent the pride of our winemaking tradition. From these vines and this generous land, we produce wines that embody the fire and passion of those who work every day in the shadow of the volcano.

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Our vineyards on Vesuvius are born on volcanic soil derived from the degradation of magmatic and pyroclastic rocks originating from volcanic eruptions. There are minerals such as iron, magnesium, silicon, and it is very rich in potassium, which is essential for proper growth as it is a primary element in numerous biological processes such as sugar synthesis, fragrance formation, and fruit coloration. No other soil derived from limestone or moraine or metamorphic matrices has such a wealth of minerals.

Volcanic soil has excellent drainage due to its high porosity, which prevents water stagnation and reduces the risk of fungal diseases. In addition, the heat capacity of this soil promotes gradual root warming during the day and gradual release

of accumulated heat at night, contributing to a more regular ripening of the grapes. The nature of the soil itself protects the vines from phylloxera, allowing them to grow free-standing. Another characteristic is the high acidity, which can affect the pH of the must and wines, preserving freshness and acidity in the final product. The low fertility of this soil forces the vines into deeper root development, limiting plant vigor and improving the aromatic concentration of the grapes. The vines develop an extensive and deep root system, adapting well to water-stressed conditions. This results in low-yielding but very high quality grapes with high aromatic concentration.

These characteristics are also immediately noticeable in the wines, which are delicately mineral on the nose and savory and fresh in the glass. Thus, there is a relationship between these soils, composed of basalts, tuffs, and pumice, and the gustatory richness and balance normally found in wines produced on volcanic soils.

  • Intense minerality, with distinctive saline and smoky notes.
  • High natural acidity, contributing to the wine’s freshness and longevity.
  • Great aromatic complexity, with hints of flint, graphite, spices, and citrus in white wines, while red wines often reveal notes of iron, earth, and red fruits.