Tramonti is one of the sub-zones of the Costa d’Amalfi DOC and embodies the most inland, mountainous and rural aspect of coastal viticulture. The area stretches across the slopes of the Lattari Mountains, within a landscape of valleys, gorges and well-exposed hillsides, where the influence of the sea combines with the breezes from the higher elevations. The limestone bedrock of the hills, together with the clayey soils and deposits found along the slopes, provides well-drained and varied soils capable of supporting viticulture with a strong sense of identity.
The vineyards are often laid out on terraces supported by dry stone walls and trained using traditional methods, including the pergola system, with manual harvesting made necessary by the rugged terrain. Alongside centuries-old vines, sometimes grown ungrafted, a rich and distinctive ampelographic heritage endures. For white wines, the production regulations place particular emphasis on Falanghina and Biancolella; for reds and rosés, Piedirosso, Sciascinoso, Aglianico and Tintore lend a more intense and Mediterranean character. Tintore, in particular, is emblematic of Tramonti and contributes to wines with deep colour, a tannic structure and good ageing potential. The local winemaking tradition, documented as far back as the early Middle Ages, continues today through practices that respect the landscape and the region’s distinctive character.
