Piedirosso is the second most planted red grape in Campania. The name Piedirosso references its red stalks, which resemble the “red feet” of the vine. Its wine shows vibrant red berry and floral notes with nuances of tar and herbal perfume. It is most often blended with Aglianico to soften its acidity and tannins.
Grape: Piedirosso (ungrafted)
Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields) is a 13km wide nested caldera located under the western outskits of the city of Naples. It contains many volcanic centers. Because of the volcanic soil, this is a Grand Cru area for Piedirosso, where the best wines are from vines grown on ungrafted rootstock.