Lacryma Christi is a typical wine from Campania produced with autochthonous grapes from Vesuvius area.
The name Lacryma Christi has its roots in ancient legends.
The most common is that Lucifer, in his descent into the underworld, has taken away with him a piece of Paradise.
Jesus, recognizing in the Gulf of Naples the stolen Paradise, cried copious tears and from his tears were born the vineyards of Lacryma Christi.
Lacryma Christi
Vesuvio DOP Bianco
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Scheda tecnica
Tipo
White wine
Denominazione
Lacryma Christi Vesuvio D.O.P.
Vitigno
80% Coda di Volpe 20% Falanghina
Provenienza uve
Boscorelae/Ottaviano
Terreno
Volcanic
Altitudine
170m s.l.m.
Esposizione
South – East
Densità d’impianto
2500 ceppi per ettaro
Sistema d’allevamento
Espalier
Resa
90 quintali per ettaro
Periodo di raccolta
First decade of October
Vinificazione
Destemming, soft pressing.
Fermentazione
At controlled temperature with daily pumping over for about 15 days
Maturazione
15 days in steel tanks
Affinamento
A part in 500 liter American oak barrels (tonneau) then 3 months in bottle
Caratteristiche organolettiche
A hint of apricot and wild herbs prevails on the nose, but also mineral notes that complete the aromatic range. On the palate the sensation of fat is surprising, dense, consistent, round and very persistent with an aftertaste of American wood.
Abbinamenti
Excellent with white meats, grilled seasonal vegetables, legumes such as beans and fresh cheeses.
Temperatura di servizio
12°C
Gradazione alcolica
13% vol