FALERNIAN WINE, CALLED THE "VOLCANIC GOLD OF CAMPANIA" One of their most famous and highly valued wines was produced by the ancient Romans on Mount Falernus, which today is called Monte Massico. Falernian wine was a strong, highly intoxicating white wine. With age, it developed a deep amber, almost fiery color. Due to the unique properties of the volcanic soil, it could be stored for a very long time, up to twenty years. It had such a high alcohol content and ha d to be diluted with water. What Were the Best Vineyards of Greek and Roman Antiquity? | TheCollector
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