Wine tasting at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius

Last night we decided to take a USO trip to do a wine tasting.  After all passengers were picked up we headed toward the Cantina del Vesuvio (http://www.cantinadelvesuvio.it/?lang=en) where we would be tasting the wines that have been produced on this land at the very foot of the famous volcano since 1948. 

The location is nothing less than breathtaking with views of the bay of Naples below and Vesuvius above. The position is perfection for growing the fruits of the gods grapes and olives. 

We met the owner, Maurizio Russo, upon our arrival.  Although Maurizio does not speak English his hospitality and humor come through easily.  His love of this place, but who could blame him, and for the wine and oil produced here shows.

We enjoyed tasting 5 wines including famous Lacryma Christi.  "According to legend recognizing in the Gulf of Naples a patch of sky stolen by Lucifer, Christ began to cry, and where his tears fell there grew the vines of Lacryma Christi." (http://www.cantinadelvesuvio.it/?lang=en) and had a nice simple meal to enhance our tasting experience. 

It was a lovely evening and we made new friends even if they are leaving soon to go back to the US. 

Cin Cin!