Bosco de Medici Winery

Welcome to the Bosco de' Medici Winery, a place where the profound weight of history meets the living, breathing vitality of the vine. As you stand here, you are positioned at a unique intersection of archaeology and oenology. …

Looking beyond the immediate vineyards, your gaze is drawn to the Lattari Mountains, often referred to as the 'Milky Mountains.' This evocative name is derived from the high-quality milk production that has characterized these…

As we move through the rows, you will notice vibrant roses planted at the head of each line of vines. This is not merely an ornamental gesture from the Medici family, but a traditional agricultural practice rooted in biological…

Step into the cool embrace of the cellar, where the air is still and the lighting is dimmed to protect the maturing treasures within. Here, you will see a collection of large clay vessels known as amphorae. …

Having explored the vessels of production, we now turn our attention to the 'liquid gold' they contain, starting with the Caprettone grape. For centuries, this grape was overlooked or confused with Coda di Volpe, but recent…

We now encounter the Piedirosso, a grape varietal that is perhaps the most evocative of the Campanian red wine tradition. The name translates literally to 'red feet,' a reference to the reddish hue of the vine's pedicel, which…

As our scholarly journey through the Bosco de' Medici Winery comes to an end, I hope you carry away more than just the memory of a pleasant tasting. We have walked through a landscape that is a palimpsest of human history—where…