Where grown: In Campania the vineyards are mainly located on the slopes of fifteen towns near- and even on the Vesuvius volcano (especially the southeastern slope). The best known DOC wine is Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco, but Caprettone plays only a small role in those blends. Wines made from 85-100% Caprettone will be varietally-labelled IGT wines.

Viticulture: Caprettone looks very diferent from Coda di Volpe Bianca. Contrary to the latter (whose bunches are opulent and large like the tail of a fox) the bunches and the berries are smaller. Currently it is typically grown on volcanic soils.

Wine style: Lemon, white flowers and unripe apricot aromas and #avours, with mineral notes.

Bibliography

See Ian D’Agata, Native Wine Grapes of Italy (University of California Press, 2014).

Italian Wine Unplugged (Positive Press, 2017), p.164