Vesuvio Lacryma Christi D.O.C.
"A land that blends legend and history"
According to legend, a slice of paradise fell into the Bay of Naples when Lucifer was cast our.
Bereft at the loss of heaven's most precious angel, Christ wept and vines sprung from the ground where his tears fell. The wine the ancients made from those vines called Lacryma Christi, or Tears of Christ.
Our Products
We have spent more than 90 years creating products that embody the thoughtfulness of organic production and the authenticity of southern Italy. Cantina Del Vesuvius adopted organic winemaking methods in 1996. Still today, we only use organic fertilizer on the sandy, volcanic soil and treat the vines exclusively with natural products like copper sulfate and sulfur. Our wines are free of added sulfites and certified organic.

Red Riserva Vesuvio Lacryma Christi DOC Wax Seal
£45.00

Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Vesuvius 500ml
£20.00

Wine Vinegar Condiment from Red Vesuvio Lacryma Christi DOC "Donna Ester"
£28.00
Our Family
Maurizio Russo
Founder
"I want to give travelers the opportunity to experience wines from our unique terroir. My parents founded our winery in 1930 and I am continuing in their footsteps."
Giovanni Russo
Marketing & Sales
“My dream is to keep my grandfather's winery alive by welcoming visitors from across the globe so they can tast our uniquely authentic products."
Mariella Russo
Sales & Staff support
“Being part of our family legacy spanning three generations and sharing the care and passion we put into our winery is my greatest pleasure."
Ester Grosso
Winery Host
“Hosting guests at the winery is an honor and I especially love introducing visitors to the traditional cuisine of Mount Vesuvius during our cooking lessons.”
A bridge between the past and future
Giovanni Russo founded this small family-run winery between the two World Wars in 1930. At the time, Cantina Del Vesuvio's wine was transported via horse-drawn wagons from the rural vineyards on the volcanic slopes of Mount Vesuvius to Naples. Once in the city, Giovanni would sell his wares to wine merchants who supplied local cafés and restaurants.
Maurizio Russo, Giovanni's son, worked his way up in the family business from field hand to owner and operator over decades, investing in improving the quality of the wine and limiting its sale exclusively to the winery shop. He also took the stel of opening the winery to tours and tasting about 25 years ago.
More about us: www.cantinadelvesuvio.it
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