Casa d' Ambra | Campania
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Casa d' Ambra | Campania
The connection between viticulture on Ischia and the sea goes back many centuries - a symbiosis that is still alive today. The climate, the salty sea air, the steep slopes and the volcanic soil make the island a very special place for viticulture. The vines grow here on terraced slopes, bordered by old dry stone walls made of lava, which not only provide support but also store the heat of the day. This breathtaking landscape is the result of hard work and a deep connection with the land.
The vineyards are like green veins that run along the rocky coastline - narrow, steep and can only be cultivated by hand. Mechanization is hardly possible, so each vine requires the attention and care of the winegrowers. Wine-growing on Ischia is not just an economic activity, but part of the island's cultural identity. It has been passed down for generations, often within the same family, with great dedication and a deep awareness of the history and importance of this heritage.
Casa d'Ambra is an example of this tradition. The family winery is one of the most important and renowned wineries on the island. For over a century, the family has dedicated itself to cultivating indigenous grape varieties such as Biancolella, Forastera and Piedirosso, which find their ideal conditions on Ischia. With great respect for nature and high quality standards, Casa d'Ambra succeeds in creating authentic wines that reflect the character of the island: mineral, fresh, maritime and full of expression.
Even today, the people at Casa d'Ambra work with the same passion as their ancestors. The challenge of producing wine on Ischia is great - but it is accepted. The special relationship between sea, man and vine lives on in every glass of their wines. - Gerardo [TS04/25]
"In a wine house with over 100 years of history, change always means a departure into the future. In recent years Andrea d'Ambra has carried out a series of experiments with vines from the Ägaean Sea, he acquired land in the Calitto zone, and he conceived a second line of sales to try new styles. But he certainly achieved the greatest effect with the new styling of the classic labels at D'Ambra." - Gambero Rosso
Region: Campania Grape Variety: Biancolella Grape Variety: Forastera
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Ischia Forastera DOC 2024Casa D'Ambra, Campania
The Ischia Forastera shines in the glass in a bright straw yellow with fine golden reflections - a visual homage to the sun-drenched slopes of Ischia, where this rare, indigenous grape variety has been cultivated for centuries. The nose reveals an intense, inviting aroma of apricots, yellow-fleshed peaches and delicate herbal notes reminiscent of the island's fragrant Mediterranean scrub. The Forastera grape, which can only be found in significant quantities on Ischia, reveals its full character...
€ 14,95 = 19,93 €/L
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Vigna dei Mille Anni · Ischia Per' e Palummo DOC 2016Casa D'Ambra, Campania
The Vigna dei Mille Anni is an exceptional expression of the Per' e Palummo grape variety, vinified from grapes from a legendary vineyard in the heart of Ischia: Tenuta Migliaccio. The first documented wine production on the island began here under a Benedictine monastery back in 1034. Today, Andrea D'Ambra has revived this historic site with dedication and respect. The wine is a deep ruby red and opens with complex aromas of wild herbs, dark berries, violets and a hint of lavender. There are also...
€ 24,95 € 19,99 = 26,65 €/L
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Frassitelli · Ischia Biancolella DOC 2024Casa D'Ambra, Campania
The Frassitelli Biancolella is the flagship of Casa d'Ambra - a true cult wine that embodies all the elegance and independence of this autochthonous grape variety from Ischia. In the glass, it is a fine straw yellow with greenish reflections that emphasize its freshness. The nose reveals a multi-layered bouquet with notes of exotic fruits such as banana and pineapple, accompanied by floral nuances of broom and a hint of citrus. The Biancolella grape, which is only native to a few volcanic islands,...
€ 20,95 = 27,93 €/L
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Vigna dei Mille Anni · Ischia Per' e Palummo DOC 2016 (3er Holzkiste)Casa D'Ambra, Campania
Three bottles of Per' e Palummo Vigna dei Mille Anni in an original wooden box:
€ 79,95 = 35,53 €/L
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Region: Campania Grape Variety: Biancolella Grape Variety: Forastera
Casa d' Ambra | Campania | Buy at Gerardo
Already in 1500 a D'Ambra sold the most famous wine of the island of Ischia, but it was only in 1988 that Francesco D'Ambra officially founded the wine house of the same name, which at the beginning of the exclusively operated in the bulk wine market. In 1955 the house was transformed from a pure wine merchant to a bottling company, and the three sons of the founder, Mario, Michele and Salvatore, modernized the winery and created the selection wines from the three grape varieties Biancolella, Forastera and Per 'e Palummo. In 1974 the company was completed with the construction of the winery in Forio, unique for its technical equipment and its scenic location. In 1976 Michele D'Ambra died and the company almost had to close down because of bad contracts with an international trading house. It was only in 1984 that Mario d'Ambra managed to overcome the difficulties and, with the help of his grandsons Andrea and Corrado, rebuilt the image of the house. In 1988, just a month before the centenary celebrations, Mario also died, but the grandsons were not discouraged by the loss and subsequently achieved new successes with their policy of selecting the best grapes from their contract winemakers. - Gerardo [TS05/23]
"Founded in 1888, the House of D'Ambra is one of the oldest cellars in Campania and is certainly the most important estate on Ischia, the largest island in the Gulf of Naples. At its head is Andrea D'Ambra, who deserves credit for having transformed a traditional winery into an innovative production company, without violating the traditional wine customs." - Gambero Rosso