Winemaking on Ischia dates back to the early Middle Ages as confirmed by the discovery of amphorae used in the wine trade probably dating back to the 9th century AD.
A document from 1036 AD (a bequest of Count Marino and his wife Theodora to the Church) shows that viticulture was already widespread ont he island, a tradition that the numerous monastic communities on Ischia continued throughout the Middle Ages.
This ancient map testifies to the almost exclusively volcanic composition of the island’s soils.
This ancient map testifies to the almost exclusivelyvolcanic composition of the island’s soils.
People visiting Ischia soon realise that apart from the beautiful surrounding sea, other features of the island are its powerful mountains and vigorous land.
The name COSTA DELLE PARRACINE embraces both the land and the sea.
The Parracine, dry stone walls that the island’s master stonemasons have been erecting for centuries, are made of the precious green tuff stone extracted from Mount Epomeo. Although built to demarcate the land and protect Ischia’s crops and vineyards from the wind and bad
weather, over time they have become a distinguishing feature of the island and indicate many pathways that tourists can follow.
People visiting Ischia soon realise that apart from the beautiful surrounding sea, other features of the island are its powerful mountains and vigorous land.
The name COSTA DELLE PARRACINE embraces both the land and the sea.
Where We Are
51/BIS Via Pietra Brox, 80075 – Forio (NA)
Write to us
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