Description
The Vesuvio PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Rosé, Spumante, Rosè Spumante, White Lacryma Christi, Red Lacryma Christi, Rosé Lacryma Christi, Lacryma Christi White Spumante, Lacryma Christi White Passito and Lacryma Christi White Liqueur. The designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Vesuvio PDO is within the entire territory of the municipalities of Boscotrecase, Trecase and San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, and parts of the municipalities of Ottaviano, San Giuseppe Vesuviano, Terzigno, Boscoreale, Torre Annunziata, Torre del Greco, Ercolano, Portici, Cercola, Pollena Trocchia, Sant’Anastasia and Somma Vesuviana, in the Province of Naples, in the Campania region.
Description of product typologies
Vesuvio PDO Bianco is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose displays notes of fresh white fleshy fruit, apple and apricot; it is smooth on the palate, with an enjoyable acidity and structure reminiscent of ripe fruit and hints of almond, revealing a particular full body and a full, persistent flavour. It can display Superiore on the label. Vesuvio PDO Spumante is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with greenish or golden reflections; the nose is characteristic and fine; it is balanced on the palate, fine in the zero to extra dry wines. Vesuvio PDO Rosso is ruby red, varying in intensity; the nose offers fruity sensations supported by a minerally note and aromatic herbs; it is intense and well-structured on the palate, with fine, minerally tannins in the long, persistent finish. Vesuvio PDO Rosato is pink, varying in intensity; the nose is pleasant, offering rich hints of raspberry, blackberry, violet and rose; it is dry and fruity on the palate, with a delicate finish revealing embracing notes of rose jam. Vesuvio PDO Spumante Rosé is pink, varying in intensity; the nose is delicate and fruity; it is dry and harmonious on the palate. Vesuvio Lacryma Christi PDO Bianco is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose offers fresh fragrances of white fruit, citrus peel, pineapple and white peach; it is smooth and fresh and on the palate, with fruity hints mingling with minerally notes. It can also be produced as a Superiore wine. Vesuvio Lacryma Christi PDO Spumante is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with greenish or golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage; the nose is fine and fragrant; in the wines ranging from dosaggio zero (no added sugar) to extra dry, it is balanced on the palate. Vesuvio Lacryma Christi PDO Passito Bianco is golden yellow, tending towards yellow-amber; the nose is intense, fine and complex; the flavour ranges from dry to sweet. Vesuvio Lacryma Christi PDO Rosso is ruby red, varying in intensity; the nose is complex, dense and embracing, with hints of crushed rose petals and red fruit; it is dry, harmonious and fruity on the palate. It can display Superiore or Riserva on the label. Vesuvio Lacryma Christi PDO Rosato is pink, varying in intensity; the nose bursts with notes of freesia and pansy, interlaced with fruity hints of cherry and raspberry; the sensations of the nose return harmoniously on the palate, accompanied by pleasant roundness and freshness, creating a well-balanced wine. Vesuvio Lacryma Christi PDO Spumante Rosè is pink, varying in intensity, and has fine, persistent foam; the nose is fragrant and fine; in the dosaggio zero (no added sugar), extra brut, brut and extra dry wines, it is balanced on the palate. Vesuvio Lacryma Christi PDO Bianco Liquoroso is obtained from musts and wines that meet the conditions set out in the Vesuvio PDO product specification.
Grape variety specifications
The Vesuvio PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties: min. 85% Caprettone (incl. Spumante), Falanghina (incl. Spumante), pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. From red grape varieties: min. 85% Piedirosso (incl. Rosè and Rosè Spumante), Aglianico (incl. Rosè and Rosè Spumante), pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. Vesuvio PDO Caprettone is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose is delicate; it is dry and balanced on the palate. Vesuvio PDO Caprettone Spumante is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with greenish or golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage; the nose is fine and fragrant; it has a fine flavour, which is balanced in the wines ranging from dosaggio zero (no added sugar) to extra dry. Vesuvio PDO Falanghina is straw-yellow, varying in intensity; the nose is delicate; it is dry and balanced on the palate. Vesuvio PDO Falanghina Spumante is straw-yellow, varying in intensity, with greenish or golden reflections and a fine, persistent perlage; the nose is fine and fragrant; it has a fine flavour, which is balanced in the wines ranging from dosaggio zero (no added sugar) to extra dry. Vesuvio PDO Piedirosso is ruby red, varying in intensity; the nose is pleasant and vinous; it is dry and harmonious on the palate. Vesuvio PDO Piedirosso Rosato is pink, varying in intensity; the nose is fruity and characteristic; it is dry and harmonious on the palate. Vesuvio PDO Piedirosso Spumante Rosè is pink, varying in intensity, and has fine, persistent foam; the nose is fragrant and characteristic; it has a fine flavour, which is balanced in the wines ranging from dosaggio zero (no added sugar) to extra dry. Vesuvio PDO Aglianico is ruby red, varying in intensity and tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose is intense and characteristic; it is dry and balanced on the palate, with good body. Vesuvio PDO Aglianico Rosato is pink, varying in intensity; the nose reveals floral and fruity fragrances; it is dry and fresh on the palate. Vesuvio PDO Aglianico Spumante Rosè is pink, varying in intensity, and has a fine, persistent perlage; the nose opens with a floral and fruity bouquet; it has a fine flavour, which is balanced in the wines ranging from dosaggio zero (no added sugar) to extra dry.
Additional specifications
The Vesuvio PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym.
