Un Sogno with a View - Le Vigne Di Raito, Raito (Sa)
The rain had stopped just long enough that Sunday morning for me to take a quick walk with Patrizia Malanga through her vineyards. Vineyards with a breathtaking view of Raito, Vietri and Salerno. It was hard to imagine that this little angle of paradise was practically abandoned a little over 11 years ago. Maybe it was the view, her drive and determination, or love of a challenge that led Malanga to purchase this property, plant vineyards, and make wine. But which vines? Which wines? Well, it's the Amalfi Coast. One might think this would be the best spot for rows and rows of whites like Falanghina or Biancolella. The perfect wine to sip alongside a plate of linguine and clams or even grilled fish. Maybe. But Malanga decided to go in another direction. She went for the reds...Aglianico and Piedirosso. It all sounds so romantic. Buy a few acres. Plant some vines. Make some wine. But walking...