Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso 1. History Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, literally “The Tears of Christ,” is a wine that originates from the volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius in Campania. According to legend, the wine derives its poetic name from the idea that Christ wept tears of joy when he saw the beauty of the Bay of Naples, and these tears blessed the land. The region’s volcanic soils impart a distinctive minerality to the wines, while the warm Mediterranean climate hel

Cirò Rosso By Master Chef Gianluca Deiana Abis 1. HistoryCirò Rosso is Calabria’s most renowned red wine, deeply rooted in the region’s ancient winemaking traditions. It is primarily made from Gaglioppo, a grape believed to have been brought to the region by Greek settlers over 2,500 years ago. The wine takes its name from the small coastal town of Cirò, where vineyards stretch along the Ionian Sea. For centuries, Cirò Rosso has been celebrated as a bold, sun-kissed wine that

Teroldego Rotaliano By Master Chef Gianluca Deiana Abis 1. HistoryTeroldego Rotaliano comes from the Trentino-Alto Adige region in northern Italy, where the Piana Rotaliana (Rotaliano Plain) provides an ideal setting for this indigenous grape. Teroldego is often called the “prince of Trentino” due to its long history in the region and its reputation as one of northern Italy’s most distinctive red wines. The fertile, well-drained soils and the area’s Alpine climate—characteriz