Gen P.
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I highly recommend a visit to Cantine Astroni if you wish to explore the wines of Campi Flegrei! The winery is easily accessible from Naples and Pozzuoli, and is also recognised by Slow Wine. Cristina is a wonderful host and friendly guide, sharing about her family’s wines and the unique volcanic territory. The visit involved a tour of the cellar, a wine tasting in the large tasting room led by Cristina, who is also a sommelier, and a tour of the vineyards above the cantina, where Cristina explains how the sea, volcanic landscape and viticulture influence the wines tasted. I visited at a time a larger group was visiting, and saw how Cristina can cater to individuals and groups, leading the larger group through a blind tasting of the wines to explore the characteristic aromas of falanghina and piedirosso, and their origins. The visit with Cristina met what I was looking for - to learn about the landscape through the delicious wines. Cristina is so knowledgeable about her wines and territory, and generously shares this knowledge with visitors and wine enthusiasts. Grazie Cristina!