We did a wine taste and lunch and both were great. The wine is amazing and we bought / shipped a…read moreton of it back to Tennessee. The lunch was a perfect match and pairing with the wine. Pasta was perfect. The service was good. We got a wine pourer that didn't seem to be in a good mood that day. Very matter of fact and not talkative compared to the others we saw at different tables. But still fast and attentive. The place was beautiful with the best views.

Cantina del Vesuvio: A Relaxing Afternoon of Wine, Food and Views…read more Cantina del Vesuvio was a lovely way to spend an afternoon near Naples, especially as an alternative to longer excursions to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast. The entire experience takes only a couple of hours, including transportation from the city center or cruise port. We were welcomed with sparkling rosé before touring the vineyards and learning about their bottling and wine storage processes. Their wines are organic, which was an interesting part of the experience. After the tour, we were taken to an outdoor patio with stunning views of the vineyards and Mount Vesuvius. The tasting began with an antipasto charcuterie board featuring a variety of cheeses, vegetables and meats, accompanied by wines selected to pair with the food. The staff explained a little about each wine. Lunch included spaghetti with tomato sauce and a side of meatballs, paired with what they considered their best red wine. Dessert followed, accompanied by a very sweet wine. Before we left, we were even offered grappa while browsing their small shop. We didn't purchase any bottles because we generally prefer more robust reds than those offered, but the wines were enjoyable to experience alongside the food. Overall, this was a relaxing, well-rounded experience with good food, wine and beautiful scenery. It's a convenient option for cruise passengers or anyone looking for a shorter excursion near Naples without committing to a full-day tour.

This is my 2nd time staying here and 3rd time visiting. My dad and I stumbled upon this place…read moreduring a day trip to Pompeii and then decided to stay at the resort. This place has it all - winery, resort, horse stables, and restaurant. There rooms have a queen bed with a pullout couch and an amazing patio with privacy. The room is very cozy and has a stocked refrigerator of drinks and snacks. The bathroom is very nice and has a walk-in shower and dual shower heads. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. They will assist with making any reservations within the resort or setting up excursions. Breakfast is included in your stay. They offer pastries, juice and some hot items. For gluten free they have bread, muffins and cookies. There is also an epic pool with lots of chairs and a pool bar. The towels are wrapped in plastic and the servers will bring you anything you ordered. We had an limoncello spritz and GF snacks. The staff will also give you a tour of the property. It's kept up immaculately and the views are incredible. We also had dinner at the restaurant. They offer GF pasta and other dishes. The pasta was delicious! The resort scheduled a private Pompeii ruins tour for us. They suggest morning or afternoon due to the hot weather. The tour was incredible and the guide was very knowledgeable. There is also a stable where you can take lessons. We didn't opt to do it this time but my dad and I tried last year. You can also schedule a wine tasting. All their wines are made with volcanic grapes and are natural. We were able to try 4 wines with a shot of limoncello. Lunch is also included and can be made GF. Overall had an amazing experience and will definitely continue to come back.

I visited this winery as part of a pre-booked tour through Viator, which was advertised as a…read morefarm-to-table wine tasting and lunch experience. The wine selection was enjoyable, and I have no complaints regarding the tasting itself. However, the dining portion of the experience fell short of expectations. The food service seemed somewhat disorganized, and the featured pasta dish was particularly disappointing. Given the farm-to-table description, I was expecting a meal that showcased fresh, locally sourced ingredients with more depth of flavor and creativity. Unfortunately, the pasta sauce was quite plain and lacked the richness and seasoning one would anticipate from a signature farm-to-table offering. Even a small addition of meat, vegetables, or more robust seasoning would have significantly improved the dish. While the wine experience was worthwhile, the lunch did not match the quality or expectations set by the tour description. With some attention to the food preparation and service, the overall experience could be much stronger.

We ended up here while doing a winery tour and it was one of the highlights of our Italy trip. We…read moregot to taste 3 different wines, enjoy a typical Italian lunch, and we ended up leaving with a bottle. The sommelier was very friendly, spoke English, and really elevated the experience. The tasting area was indoors and during September it gets pretty stuffy without central AC, but most places don't have AC. The vineyard was quite lovely and well decorated. Also having Mt Vesuvius in the backdrop is pretty epic.

Had an excellent four course lunch at the base of Vesuvius. Superb wines and personal service!read more

This winery has been in Raffaella's family for three generations and the property use to include a…read morevineyard on the area where the train station now stands. Although the historical records were destroyed in a fire, they have been making wine for over a hundred years. They won their first medal in 1936. Their in house wine maker Francesco, only 26 years old, studied under a renowned wine master. We got to watch as he tested a batch with a wine thief and used fire to prevent any bacteria before resealing the oak barrel. The grapes are harvested by hand and region certified by the Italian government. The stems are carefully removed as they add bitterness, explained Raffaella. The winery's best red wine comes from the first extraction (flower juice) of fermenting whole grapes. Then the grapes are pressed and this second extraction is used for their table wine. Nothing is wasted! The juice is fermented by naturally occurring yeast, as opposed to added yeast that you find in most wines produced in the US. Due to the high quality of grapes, only a minimal amount of sulfites are added to prevent any bacterial from the fruit. The setting is very casual and for people that really want to try Sorrento wine and see how the wine is made. This is not for the see and be seen crowd or bachelorette brunch party. Pricing depends on how many bottles you would like to try and there's no limit to how much you can drink. Basically if you select a bottle to open you can drink the entire thing, which my SO certainly tried. We opted for 5 bottles, including the only red that they age which turned out to be my favorite. Falanghina campania: Our tasting started with this floral and fragrant white wine. It has a long finish in clay and mineral. Grapes are exclusive to this winery from a farm just 2 hours north. Via degli aranci: Another Falanghina, this wine is named after the distinct flavor of the grapes. The vineyard sits directly on a cliff above the sea near orange and lemon groves. What's special about this wine is that the grapes are frozen after harvesting to bring out the unique flavor which I found to be orange peel, limestone, and salt. Lacrima Christi. This is an easy drinking dry rosé. It has a pretty deep pink color. The wine is made only from grapes grown in Vesuvius volcanic black soil. Not many wineries in the area produce rosé. Aglianico: This wine is made from the best grapes in the region. Smells like shopping to me, with scents of cologne and tabacco, but in a good manly way. Nero del Tasso: Our final wine, and my favorite. This is the Aglianico but after it's aged in steel it's transferred to oak barrels to age for 2 years. Raffaella says the bottle we opened is best aged another year but I thought it was still very smooth, thick, and chocolaty. It's the December slow season in Sorrento and we were happy to enjoy this experience to ourselves. Raffaella is a gracious host and gave us a fantastic tour with full details of the pride and care that goes into making their wine. Reservations are required in advance.

UGLY TOURISTS TRAP they lead you very kind serve some…read moreaverage minus wine and at the end say you..." we forgot to tel you that we charge 55 Euro per person..." We were 4 so we payed 220 Euro por nothing. That price in that area is of 10 to 20 bottles of wine. DON'T GO

That was our best meal visiting the Amalfi Coast. It started out with a disappointment thinking the…read morelocation was closed and ended with a four course VIP dinner and wine plus complimentary Limoncello. The owner took his time to tell us about his winery and the special courses. However, we did not order from a typical card. We asked him just serve us your best and so he did. I loved the homemade Ricotta Ravioli. It tasted super fresh. We got a happy ending with a Tiramisu prepared freshly at our table by the owner. The patio and garden is beautiful and you can have a look at was is grown here fresh for the kitchen. This visit was unexpected and turned into a highlight. My friend was so happy, she even cried out of joy.

Wine isn't my thing, beer is. However, when in Italy, you'll hardly find anyone who shares that…read moreopinion! Due to the lack of brewery tours around Naples, we opted for this vineyard tour. Was it worth it? Yes. Has it been the best I've been on? No (Yarra Valley, Australia, still holds this title). Would I still recommend it? Of course! So, this vineyard is located on the skirts of Mount Vesuvio, an active volcano located near Napoli, Italy. The drive there is scenic enough, but the view you get once you arrive is even more amazing. The actual plantation extends for many acres, and it goes all the way to the very limit of fertile soil near the volcano's mouth. You don't get to go all the way there, but instead they drop you off at an on-site restaurant. The view is probably even better if you'd have access all the way up. The guided tour itself was very brief. Our guide's name was Maria Paola, and she demonstrated vast knowledge about winemaking. However, the tour was way more focused on a brief history of the vineyard itself than the actual process and challenges they have at making wine. All questions asked, she was quick to respond, but I would have enjoyed it even better if it was a more in-depth look at the winemaking process here. The whole guided tour took about 15 minutes. Afterwards, we were taken into the restaurant where we had a 4-course meal accompanied by 5 different wines. A bruschetta, a pomodoro pasta, a table of cheese and salami, and a cake slice with apricot jam. It was all pretty decent, but nothing was mind-blowing either. The wines were great though, specially the opening one which was a Lacryma Christi white wine. Ended up buying one of these to bring back to the hotel. As they poured each wine, a very fast explanation of the type of winr was given. This could have been more enjoyable, too, if they had taken their time to introduce them better. All said and done, if you enjoy tasting new things, and are around the area looking for a fun way to spend your day, I recommend you check this place out. There's plenty of room for the experience to be improved, but the quality of the wine and the view from up top make it worth the trip, nonetheless.

After a morning of walking around Pompeii my husband and I were ready to sit and enjoy some vino!…read more We were recommended Vinicola by our driver and it was exactly what we were looking for. Maybe a 10-15min drive from Pompeii up on the side of Vesuvius. Great views of the bay and picture opportunities from the restaurant. We opted not to do the tour of the vineyards so I can't speak to that. We were seated by a window on the enclosed deck dining area and the view was gorgeous. If you call ahead, try and ask for a window table. They offer price fix menu options to accompany the wine and although I thought the quality was good, most things were pretty standard. My favorite by far was the grilled pork sausage, tons of flavor. I do think the cost is a bit pricy, but you're getting the wine tasting included so I totally understand. The wines were very nice, they gave us a good variety to try. Special within the region due to the soil content of the volcano. They didn't go into too much detail but they have a nice pamphlet with lots of info. They were readily able to answer any questions we had. We got a prosecco, 2 white wines, 2 red wines, and a dessert wine. You can buy bottles to take with you or order by the case to ship (you can mix and match). A very nice experience and great atmosphere, definitely worth trying.

You know a place is great when all tables are taken and you need to squeeze through the sidewalk to…read morepass by. It could be the atmosphere, the community, the location, the owners, or the wine selection. The wines we tried on this visit were eccellente e perfetto! You know the aperitivo here comes with your glass order. This perk is one of many pleasant fun things at the caffes in Napoli. Don't forget to tip the hardworking servers ;) They had only two attending to everyone that evening.

Food and service is amazing definitely worth a stop. Don't skip this meal while in Amalfi or stop…read morein and buy a bottle of wine

Fabuloso!! We walked in and had a fabulous time. Service was…read moreexcellent and food was well priced and excellent. this should be on everyone's list. Unfortunately, small restaurant a few tables, but worth happening in if you have the opportunity.