In the beating heart of Capri, amid the iridescent reflections of the sea and the magnetic atmosphere of the island, the Grotta Azzurra Gourmet stands out as a refined meeting point between haute cuisine and wine culture. But it is in its wine cellar, with more than 700 labels and 60 champagnes, that one of the restaurant’s most authentic souls is revealed. Guiding it, with passion and expertise, is Adelmo Viva, Caprese doc, a professional with a curious soul and innate elegance. “Every bottle is chosen with study and passion,” Adelmo tells us, and one look at the wine list is enough to understand that this is not just a declaration of intent. A winery built over time. Each label, from the smallest local producer to the great French maisons, is the result of a conscious choice, based on three pillars: territory, emotion and quality. Fashion or ranking scores do not count: what counts is the impact that a wine manages to convey, the way it manages to converse with the dish and with those who taste it.
Pairings that enhance, not accompany
For Grotta Azzurra Gourmet, wine is not just an accompaniment: it is an integral part of the gastronomic story at the table. Each proposal on the menu is designed to create a harmonious and surprising pairing with the chef’s dishes, to transform each dinner into a complete sensory experience. Whether it is a rare bottle or an affordable label, the goal is always the same: to excite. “Even a 30 euro wine can tell a great story, if chosen carefully,” Adelmo says. And he proves this every day, giving space on the menu to emerging producers, little-known appellations and real hidden gems of Italian and international oenology.
A living selection, constantly evolving
The Grotta Azzurra Gourmet cellar is not a static catalog, but a living organism that renews itself with time, seasons, travel and new discoveries. Sometimes whites from Campania prevail, others Tuscan reds or bubbles from beyond the Alps. Each choice reflects an idea, an intuition, a new emotion that the Grotta Azzurra Gourmet wants to share with its customers.
And on a cosmopolitan island like Capri, where the international clientele is increasingly attentive and prepared, the challenge is just that: to combine excellence and narrative, territory and curiosity, tradition and innovation.
Wine as a cultural experience
Promoting wines from Campania is not just a wine choice, but an act of identity and belonging. Each bottle tells a piece of history, a vineyard, a family. It is a bridge between those who produce and those who taste, between the land and the world. And it is also a way, elegant and profound, to introduce foreign visitors to the most authentic face of Campania.
“When a customer chooses a local wine, they are not just tasting: they are having a cultural experience,” Adelmo stresses.
Grotta Azzurra Gourmet is more than just fine dining: it is a journey through flavors and stories. And its winery, guided by Adelmo Viva’s vision, is a must for those who seek, in wine, emotion, culture and discovery.
