Archaeological site · Pompeii

Pompeii Archaeological Site

Vesuvius buried Pompeii in 79 AD with its vineyards intact; 2000 years later, Mastroberardino crafted 1,800 bottles yearly using ancient DNA-identified grape varieties and Roman methods.

What to do there

TourPompeii Archaeological SiteWalk through frozen-in-time thermopolia (Roman wine bars), see carbonized wine vessels, and read graffiti about wine that's nearly 2,000 years old. Pompeii had over 200 bars and taverns serving wine to its 20,000 residents.

Places to see nearby

Archaeological site Pompeii Wine & Ruins In 1996, Mastroberardino restored Pompeii's ancient vineyards using DNA-identified grapes (Piedirosso, Sciascinoso, Aglianico)—producing 1,800 bottles yearly of the same volcanic reds Romans drank 2,000 years ago.
Landmark Pompeii Wine Heritage - Villa dei Misteri & Thermopolia In 1996, winemaker Antonio Mastroberardino revived ancient Pompeii varieties buried for 2,000 years, recreating Villa dei Misteri (2001) by blending 90% Piedirosso and 10% Sciascinoso to honor the Dionysian mysteries celebrated in this Roman villa.
Archaeological site · Ercolano Herculaneum Archaeological Site Walk through AD 79 with wine-lovers: Herculaneum's preserved wine racks, wooden amphora, and carbonized grapes show how Vesuvius froze Roman wine culture in time.