Ep. 2808 From Sunken Roman Cities to Piedirosso: Exploring Campi Flegrei Through Wine with Gilda Martusciello of Salvatore Martusciello winery | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

Welcome to episode 2808 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 264 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. In this episode, Marc is in conversation with Gilda Martusciello of Salvatore Martusciello winery to explore Campi Flegrei, from sunken Roman cities to Piedirosso.

They discuss what it means to make wine on an active volcano, how the volcanic and yellow tuff soils shape the wines, and how Campi Flegrei differs from Vesuvius. Gilda also shares how her husband's family helped map the area's key terroirs and grapes and were the first to petition for DOC status in Campania. The conversation ends with food and wine pairings, from Falanghina and Piedirosso with local seafood to Asprinio with mozzarella.

More about the guest:

Gilda Guida Martusciello discovered her love for wine through her encounter with Salvatore Martusciello and his family, pioneers since the 1990s in reviving Campania's native grape varieties. Their commitment and perseverance promoted the very creation of three DOCs: Campi Flegrei, Aversa (home of Asprinio) and Penisola Sorrentina. A passion Gilda married into in 2005, and turned into a shared project in 2015, when she and Salvatore founded their own winery, Salvatore Martusciello. Together they carry his family's name and legacy forward, engaging the local rural community and helping bring these territories back to life. Gilda tells their story, in Italy and abroad, weaving Greek, Roman and Italic heritage into every glass — wine first as culture, then as product. She is Delegate for Campania of Le Donne del Vino, Vice President of Vitica, a board member of the Consorzio Penisola Sorrentina DOP, holds a WSET Level 2 diploma, and is an ONAS Maestra Assaggiatrice.

Connect:

Website: https://www.salvatoremartusciello.it/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salvatoremartusciellowines/

More about the host:

Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel and an award-winning author of 15 books on these topics. Since 2021, he has been the host of the 'Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon' weekly series on the Italian Wine Podcast, which now has well over 220 episodes of the show. Marc's latest book is "Italy in a Wineglass – the Taste of History" published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (Guild of Food Writers 'Drinks Writer Award' 2025 and the World Gourmand 'Best Wine History Book in the World Award' 2025). In addition to his writing and podcasting, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England.

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