Cantine Marisa Cuomo Travel Guide

Established in 1980 by Marisa Cuomo and Andrea Ferraioli, Cantine Marisa Cuomo occupies 10 hectares of vertigo-inducing vineyards in Furore, a hamlet on the Amalfi Coast. Here, vines cling to dolomitic-limestone terraces rising 200-550 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea, embodying extreme viticulture. The couple revived local winemaking traditions, focusing on indigenous Campanian grapes to capture the terroir's sun-drenched intensity and maritime freshness. Their wines have garnered international acclaim, with Fiorduva earning spots among Italy's elite whites.

The estate's pergola-trained vines face south, battling winds and slopes to yield low quantities of high-quality fruit—around 6 tons per hectare for premium labels. Coastal exposure infuses grapes with saline minerality, while the rocky soils ensure concentrated flavors. Whites dominate production at 60%, featuring blends like Furore Bianco (Falanghina-Biancolella) and Fiorduva (Fenile-Ginestra-Ripoli), fermented coolly for aromatic persistence of apricot, broom, and tropical notes. Reds, including Furore Rosso Riserva aged in French oak, offer smooth balance from Per 'e Palummo and Aglianico.

Hand-harvested in late October for overripe complexity, grapes are gently pressed and vinified with precision: Fiorduva ferments three months at 12°C in barriques, maturing four months in steel for golden hues and dense texture. The ancient cellar, carved into rock, provides ideal humidity for barrique aging, merging tradition with technology under oenologist Luigi Moio. This yields lively, structured wines reflecting Furore's wild beauty—fresh whites with vibrant acidity, elegant reds with earthiness.

By reservation Monday-Saturday from 9am-5pm, guided tours explore cellars, vineyards, and the fjord panorama. Visitors sample flagship wines paired with Furore specialties like grilled seafood, on terraces gazing into infinity. Experiences last 1-3 hours, revealing secrets of heroic farming amid bays and coves. Nearby, the Fiordo di Furore and Passeggiata dell'Amore enhance Amalfi adventures.

Furore's position on the Divina Costiera amplifies the winery's allure, with dry-stone walls, bell towers, and sea plunges framing visits. Produce about 50,000 bottles yearly, these 'extreme wines' embody the coast's magic—rocks, sun, and sea in every sip. Ideal for wine lovers seeking authenticity beyond Positano's crowds.