The first time I opened a wine list on the Amalfi Coast, I had no idea where to start. Pages of unfamiliar names — Falanghina, Greco di Tufo, Taurasi — and none of the labels I normally looked for. I sat there a little too long, pretending to read while actually hoping my husband would just pick something. He didn’t. So I learned. And it turned out the secret wasn’t memorizing labels at all. Wine production on the Amalfi Coast
More than 400 million people were expected to attend wine and food festivals in 2025. That number stopped me when I first read it. Not because I doubted it — I’ve seen how packed these events get — but because it made me realize how many of us are building entire trips around what we eat and drink. And honestly, that shift makes sense. A great meal can define a vacation. A festival built around a single ingredient or a
I walked into my first Amalfi Coast vineyard tour knowing exactly three things about wine: it’s made from grapes, you drink it, and I like the kind that doesn’t burn going down. That was pretty much it. But standing on a terraced slope in Tramonti, looking down at vines that have been growing on that same piece of cliff for generations, I realized I didn’t need to know anything. The place does the talking for you. Vines grow on steep
Tramonti’s Ancient Vines I remember the exact moment we drove into Tramonti. The air turned cooler and sharper, and the vineyards stopped looking like the tidy coastal rows I expected. Instead, these were gnarled, ancient giants trained in wide canopies over the soil. Everything felt older here, more deliberate. Tintore vines in Tramonti have survived 150 to 200 years, protected from phylloxera by volcanic and sandy soil that pests cannot penetrate. – amalficoast-travel.com Tramonti sits in the Lattari Mountains above
The concrete steps are damp underfoot, and the only sound is the drag of the Tyrrhenian Sea against the rocks below. I am halfway down two hundred stone steps carved into the cliff beside the Fiordo di Furore, and I can already smell salt and fermenting grapes. This is not the Amalfi Coast I had seen on Instagram. This is the one that makes you work for its secrets. At the bottom of those steps, in a cellar carved from
I stood on a stone terrace carved into the cliff, a glass of white wine in my hand, and for a moment the only sound was the sea far below. The vineyard clung to the rock at an angle that looked impossible, and below me the famous Furore Fjord cut into the coastline like a blue knife. This is the kind of place that makes you forget to take a picture — then you remember you want to keep it
The Cinque Terre, a string of five villages perched precariously on the Ligurian coastline, is renowned for its dramatic scenery and pastel-colored houses clinging to impossibly steep cliffs. While millions visit annually for its postcard-perfect views, there’s another layer to this UNESCO World Heritage site: a rugged agricultural landscape sustained by centuries of human effort. For a thousand years, locals have tamed the cliffs by terracing them with stone walls from top to bottom. This ancient system of terracing, built
The 58th edition of Vinitaly unfolded across 300,000 square meters at the Veronafiere complex, a sprawling hub dedicated to Italian wine and beyond. It’s an event so significant that, even for someone immersed in Italian culture, experiencing it for the first time felt like a genuine revelation. The sheer scale is immense, with thousands of wineries organized by region, making navigation a delightful challenge. Wandering through the vast exhibition halls, I encountered a vibrant celebration of Italy’s liquid heritage, from
If you’re looking for a different side of northern Italy, consider Lake Iseo. It’s often overlooked for its more famous neighbors like Como and Garda, but this lake offers a wonderfully authentic experience. We discovered this when we visited La Foresta, a family restaurant with rooms on the island of Montisola. It opened in 1974 and really put this charming island on the map. Back then, Lake Iseo was a quiet spot, mainly known for its fishing hamlets and the
Italy’s celebrated wine industry draws visitors to its beautiful landscapes and offers a rich cultural experience. The annual Vinitaly fair in Verona is a testament to this, bringing together producers and enthusiasts from around the globe. This event highlights not just the quality of Italian wines, but also their deep connection to the country’s economy, traditions, and tourism. Explore Diverse Italian Wine Regions Italy’s wine production is as varied as its geography, with distinct regions offering unique flavors and experiences.
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The Sentiero dei Limoni connects Maiori and Minori with roughly 400–800 stone steps, climbing through terraces where the sfusato amalfitano lemon has been grown for centuries. – Amalfi Outdoor Experience I was standing in the main piazza of Minori, coffee in hand, staring up at the hillside behind the Basilica di Santa Trofimena. Terraced rows of green and yellow climbed the slope in tight lines, held up by dry-stone walls that looked older than the church itself. A few minutes earlier I had asked a local shopkeeper about the lemon groves visible from town. She pointed to a narrow
I first heard about Marina del Cantone from a friend who grew up going to the Sorrento coast long before the influencers arrived. She described it as the place her family went when they wanted to escape the crowds, a little fishing village with a pebbled beach and a pasta dish so good it has its own name. I’d been to Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi, and loved them, but I also felt the strain of the crowds. So when I finally made it to Marina del Cantone, I understood exactly what she meant. Marina del Cantone is a refuge
I stood on the pebble beach at Marina del Cantone, squinting at the water. It was a shade of blue so deep and vivid that I thought my eyes were playing tricks. I pulled out my phone, lined up the shot, and watched the screen turn the color into something flat and ordinary. The water in Nerano simply does not photograph correctly. That’s not a complaint — it’s a challenge. Nerano is a tiny fishing village in the municipality of Massa Lubrense, about 70 km from Naples, tucked between the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento Peninsula. Nerano is a
Cava de’ Tirreni has reinvented itself. It is no longer just a beach destination. It is a place where people come for the art, the history and the peace.” – Pasquale Schiattarella, local tour guide, via The New York Times I stepped out of the car in Cava de’ Tirreni and the first thing I noticed was the air. Cool, clean, carrying pine instead of salt. After days on the Amalfi Coast, where heat bounces off limestone and the sea breeze is a constant companion, the shift felt immediate. This town sits on the steep slopes of the Lattari
I stood on a terrace carved into rock so steep I had to brace myself with one hand. Below me, the Mediterranean glittered. Beside me, vines twisted out of soil that barely looked deep enough for a houseplant. In August 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization added Amalfi’s terraced farming system to its Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems list — recognizing that these stone-walled plots let people grow food on terrain most would call impossible. – lavocedinewyork.com Emily’s Take Yes, the vineyard terraces of Furore are worth a detour — but only if you’re okay with steep roads, manual
I stood at the edge of the path in Bomerano, looking down at the terraced lemon groves and the sea stretching toward Capri, and I finally understood why they call it the Path of the Gods. The Sentiero degli Dei runs 7.8 km from Bomerano (in the municipality of Agerola) to Nocelle, a hamlet above Positano, and it’s the kind of walk that shifts something in you. Most people start from the other end, but the real magic happens when you go this way. The trail runs 7.8 km from Bomerano (Agerola) to Nocelle, mostly downhill, with views of
