Campi Flegrei

Italy · DOP · Campania · -1 commune(s)

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Natural factors

Soils of volcanic origin rich in ash, lapilli, pumice, and tufo, derived from more than 60 eruptive centers active over the last 39,000 years.
Caldera structure formed by the superimposition of two collapse events linked to the Campanian Ignimbrite and the Campanian Yellow Tufo.
Bradyseismic phenomena accelerated the fragmentation of the Campi Flegrei area from the sixth century onward.
Volcanic soils of a texture that has historically prevented the spread of phylloxera: some vines still grow on their own rootstocks.
The orography and aspect of the vineyards ensure an adequately ventilated and sun-exposed environment, favorable to vegetative and productive functions.

Human factors

Falanghina: the name is thought to derive from 'falanga,' the local wooden stake; vines are still trained by long layering using the 'metodo Puteolano,' with century-old plants. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

Product characteristics

Unique aromas and flavors attributed to the volcanic soil: ash, lapilli, pumice, and tufo impart organoleptic characteristics that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
On the nose and palate, the aromas typical of indigenous varieties dominate, with balanced physico-chemical characteristics across all wine types.

Terroir / wine link

Volcanic soils (ash, lapilli, pumice, tufo) give rise to unique aromas and flavors in the grapes and wines of the Campi Flegrei.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.