Food & Wine Tours
Activities
Organic "Classico" Wine Tasting with Lunch on Vesuvius
Organic "Superior" Wine Tasting with Lunch on Vesuvius
Private Lunch “At the Winemaker’s Home” at Cantina del Vesuvio: taste and tradition among the vineyards of Mount Vesuvius
Pompeii and Herculaneum group tour with or without light lunch
Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius with lunch and optional wine tasting
Mozzarella Experience +Cagliata Class: cheesemaking workshop
Gourmet experience in Sorrento with wine tasting and traditional lunch
No vacation on the Amalfi Coast is complete without experiencing the flavors and aromas of the local cuisine. In addition to excellent restaurants, try a guided food and wine tour with vineyard tastings and farm visits or a cooking school lesson.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What are the most famous wines on the Amalfi Coast?
The Amalfi Coast is known for its "extreme wines", produced from vineyards perched on the side of steep hillsides that are a challenge to cultivate. The local DOC is "Costa d'Amalfi". The most famous winery is Marisa Cuomo in Furore.
The slopes of Mt. Vesuvius are also famous for their production of the historic "Lacryma Christi" wine, and the most famous winery is "La Cantina del Vesuvio".
What are the most famous local foods?
The Amalfi Coast is famous for its lemons, used to make the delicious local "Limoncello" liqueur. The stretch of coastline just below Salerno is known for its fresh bufalo mozzarella.
What is the most famous local dish from the Amalfi Coast?
The "delizia al limone" (lemon delight) is the most iconic dessert on the coast. Other classic dishes include fresh fish and seafood dishes and the "colatura di alici di Cetara" (a savory fish sauce) that is used to dress spaghetti.