In 79 AD when Mt. Vesuvius erupted it left a perfectly preserved glimpse of a city that once was vibrant and alive. Lava and ash destroys the city of Pompeii and Herculaneum along with the nearby vineyards. Since Pompeii was rediscovered in the 1700’s, much has been learned about its history.
We visited Pompeii with our friends from Mastroberardino winery to view the town and get an amazing tour of the vineyards that they have planted. Since the late 90’s, they had begun experimenting with ancient grape varieties within the walls of Pompeii.
Inside the vineyard.
Fountain inside one of the five vineyards.
While touring the streets it was interesting to see how important wine was to this ancient city. We saw many anforas (an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck used to hold or make wine) inside many of the homes.
Anfora
Anforas in a typical home.
looking inside a home
wall murals inside a home
indoor fountain used to collect rain water for bathing
outdoor fountain perhaps used for drinking water
After two centuries of excavation, archaeologists have still not uncovered all the town. Who knows what hidden treasure awaits for them to find.
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