V i n e y a r d

love at first sight

M y f i r s t r e a c t i o n o n v i s i t i n g R a i t o

overlooking the beautiful coast of Vietri sul Mare, was love at first sight – the kind of passion that turns your life around and irrevocably changes it. Thus, in 2001 I found myself owning more than two hectares/ six acres of half-abandoned land. I rolled up my sleeves and started working to restore the site, endeavoring to fully respect both the landscape and the environment.

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I learned that in the past the property had been known as “St. Vito ad Torcle” (from the Latin “torculum”: wine press) and that there was an ancient and particular vocation for the production of grapes and citrus fruits.

After consulting with expert enologists and agronomists, I decided to plant a very special vineyard, as I wanted to produce a wine of high quality that would express all the fragrances and flavors that envelope this land that is constantly kissed by the sun.

Site Specific Characteristicsโ€‹

A l a n d c o n s t a n t l y k i s s e d b y t h e S u n

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"Where the welkin / โ€‹sea-bound is engrafted, / horizons transmute into fruitful / rows of grapevines; / โ€‹and each gaze / Is a harvest."

Lorena Turri

Vietri Coast

T h e V i l l a g e

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The โ€œAglianicoโ€ and โ€œPiedirossoโ€ grapevines, part of the โ€œDOC Costa dโ€™Amalfiโ€ appellation area, are cultivated on guyot and pergola vine training systems, throughout a terraced planting method, typical on the coast.

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The โ€œAglianicoโ€ and โ€œPiedirossoโ€ grapevines, part of the โ€œDOC Costa dโ€™Amalfiโ€ appellation area, are cultivated on guyot and pergola vine training systems, throughout a terraced planting method, typical on the coast.

Raito is a neighborhood of Vietri sul Mare, first town on the Amalfi coast; its luxuriant sun-swathed seabound terraces were safeguarded by farmers and seafarers since time immemorial. Medieval convalescents were sent here to breathe fresh air, sunbathe, eat well, and recover.

sustainability

M i n d f u l n e s s o f t h e E n v i r o n m e n t

Le Vigne di Raito, few kilometers east of Salerno, in Vietri sul Mare, Amalfi coast, is an organic-certified (ICEA – National Environmental Institute) agritourism farm. Surrounded by the typical Mediterranean vegetation, it is also a haven for the local microfauna.

experiences

Let's Get Together!โ€‹

Book a visit to the winery to experience first-hand the magical atmosphere of the hill, try our home-cooked farm produce and cuisine,and taste our best wines. Perfect for a family trip, your anniversary, or any social event…