Lacrimarosa Irpinia Rosato Doc 2022 Cantine Mastroberardino

The Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso DOC wears a ruby ​​red color of great charm. The aromatic bouquet resonates with echoes of cherry and plum, enriched by spicy notes of pepper and cloves, mineral sensations and a distinctive smoky accent. On the palate, it reveals a wine with a delicate taste and great drinkability, with a freshness that perfectly reflects its fruity and spicy notes. This wine goes wonderfully with appetizers based on legume soups, cured meats, fresh and aged cheeses, first courses such as pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, pasta salads and pasta with legumes, and main courses of red meat or grilled swordfish. The ideal serving temperature is 18°C.

Lacrimarosa Irpinia Rosato DOC, Elegance and Freshness from the Heart of Irpinia

Lacrimarosa, produced entirely with Aglianico grapes, is an excellent example of the skill and passion for winemaking in Irpinia, a region that has always shown an extraordinary vocation for the production of Aglianico. After a gentle pressing of the bunches, the juice is only slightly coloured, giving rise to a naturally clear wine with an exhilarating aromatic spectrum.

Profile of the Wine

This monovarietal wine is produced with 100% Aglianico grapes. The vineyards are located in Torella dei Lombardi, facing south-east, and Pietradefusi, facing north-west. The soil is clayey-limestone with the presence of skeleton, at an average altitude of 400 meters above sea level. The vines are espalier trained with spurred cordon pruning, with an average planting density of 3,000 vines/ha. The yield is about 7000 kg/ha and 2.3 kg/vine stock.

Vinification and Aging

The vinification is in rosé with a delicate pressing of the intact grapes, in order to limit the contact of the must with the skins. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks for about 20 days at a controlled temperature (16°C - 18°C). Subsequently, the wine ages for at least a month in the bottle.

Sensory Characteristics and Pairings

Lacrimarosa has a pale pink color and a delicate fruity bouquet, with hints of white peach, peony, strawberry, raspberry and plum. On the palate it is soft, with fragrant aromatic notes of wild strawberries and an exhilarating aftertaste of peach. This wine goes beautifully with Italian appetizers, mozzarella, cold cuts and fresh or slightly aged cheeses, dry pasta, delicate risottos, pizza and white meats and fish-based soups. The ideal serving temperature is between 12 and 14°C.

Aging Potential

Despite being a rosé, Lacrimarosa Irpinia Rosato DOC has excellent aging potential, being able to be appreciated for 20 years and more from the moment of harvest, maintaining its freshness and aromatic complexity over time.