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

THE PIEDIROSSO IS A RED GRAPE VARIETY OF A VERY ANCIENT ORIGINS NATIVE OF CAMPANIA Between the 18th and 19th century the grape - the red colour of the stalk that appears when the grapes reach ripeness - spread around the area. Aglianico – Piedirosso is a uniquely Italian blend of the two key red wine grapes of Campania in southern Italy. They are used to great effect individually here. Aglianico - Piedirosso - Red Wine Grape Blend | Wine-Searcher