Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso DOC 2022 Cantine Mastroberardino

Lacrimarosa 2022 has a soft pink color, like a tender embrace. The bouquet is a delicate mosaic of fruity notes, with echoes of white peach, peony, strawberry, raspberry and plum. On the palate, it reveals a seductive softness, with aromatic notes of wild strawberries and an exhilarating aftertaste of peach. This wine is an ideal companion to Italian appetizers, mozzarella, cold cuts and fresh or slightly aged cheeses, dry pasta, delicate risottos, pizza, white meats and fish-based soups. The ideal serving temperature is between 12 and 14°C.

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC Red, the Blood of the Earth in a Bottle

With its name of legendary origins, the Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC Rosso, obtained from the Piedirosso grape variety, is an extraordinary example of the uniqueness of the volcanic soils of the Vesuvius area. This wine captures and embodies the essence of Vesuvius' bloody terroir, offering a gustatory evolution that persists over time, even after adequate ageing.

Profile of the Wine

The Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC Rosso is a single variety wine, 100% produced from Piedirosso grapes. The vineyards are located in the Vesuvian area, characterized by volcanic soils, very loose and rich in minerals, well drained. The exposure of the vineyards is mainly south-east, with an altitude of 170 meters above sea level. The planting density is approximately 2,500 vines/ha and the training systems are radial and espalier with guyot pruning.

Vinification and Aging

The vinification takes place according to the classic method in red in steel tanks for about 15 days at a controlled temperature (22°C - 24°C). The refinement continues in the bottle for a few months, making the wine ready to be appreciated in its full splendour. Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC Rosso is also available in special formats of 0.375 lt.

Sensory Characteristics and Pairings

This wine has a ruby ​​red color and offers an aromatic bouquet in which aromas of cherry and plum emerge, enriched by spicy notes of pepper and cloves, mineral sensations and a distinctive smoky trait. On the palate, the Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC Rosso is delicate and very drinkable, with a freshness that reflects its fruity and spicy notes. This wine goes perfectly 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.

Aging Potential

Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC Rosso can be appreciated for up to 10 years and beyond from the time of the harvest, expressing an increasingly complex and fascinating aromatic and gustatory evolution over time.