In the beating heart of the island of Ischia, where time seems suspended and every stone whispers millennial tales, wine treasures are hidden in the womb of green tuff. These mysterious and enveloping environments, skillfully excavated since Greco-Roman times, represent the hidden soul of the island’s wine tradition.
When the first Greek colonists landed on these shores in the 8th century BC, they brought with them not only amphorae and traditions, but an entire wine culture that found its ideal paradise in the volcanic soil of Ischia. Ancient wisdom immediately recognized green tuff as an extraordinary ally: this porous rock, with its ability to maintain constant temperature and humidity, proved to be the perfect guardian for the island’s precious nectars.
Entering these cellars today means undertaking a sensory journey through the centuries. Excavated beneath homes or nestled in the hillsides, they still preserve the original wine presses where expert hands crushed grapes with almost sacred gestures. Here still mature the crystalline Biancolella with saline notes, the aromatic Forastera that captures the Mediterranean essence, and the ruby Per’e Palummo with its intense and enveloping character.
These underground wine cathedrals contain the most authentic essence of the island: the breath of the volcanic earth, the caress of the sea breeze, the patience of generations of winemakers. Every sip of the wines preserved here tells a story of passion and tradition, an indissoluble bond between man and a generous nature that has transformed volcanic fire into divine nectar.
Roberta
