Cantine Marisa Cuomo

Above the fjord of Furore, vineyards cling to terraces cut into dolomitic-limestone rock high over the Gulf of Salerno. Cantine Marisa Cuomo farms the vines by hand and matures its wines in cellars carved into the same rock.

Why it matters

The estate is an example of the heroic viticulture practiced on the steep slopes of the Amalfi Coast. Its vineyards preserve cultivated terraces and local varieties in a landscape where traditional agriculture faces the risk of abandonment.

What to notice

Pergola-trained vines grow on narrow terraces, in places set against steep rock walls. The rock-cut cellar holds French-oak barriques. Furore Bianco Fiorduva combines the rare local varieties Fenile, Ginestra and Ripoli. Red and rosato wines use Piedirosso and Aglianico under the Costa d'Amalfi designation, established in 1995.

Context and history

The Ferraioli family's wine business and the Gran Furor Divina Costiera brand are documented from 1942. In 1980 Andrea Ferraioli dedicated the estate to his wife, Marisa Cuomo, and acquired the older brand. The family continues the estate's work, with collaboration from enologist Luigi Moio.