Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso
DOP
- Grapes: Piedirosso 80%, Aglianico 20%
- Production Area: Monte Somma production area
- Exposure and Altitude: Mountainous terrain facing south
- Soil Type: Volcanic sandy soil with the presence of pumice stone and lapilli
- Training System: Espalier with Guyot pruning
- Planting Density: 3000 vines per hectare
- Yield per Grape (Kg/ha): 6000
- Harvest Period: Second decade of October
- Winemaking Techniques: Destemming of the grapes, followed by fermentation for about 10 days with pumping over and delestage.
- Aging: 12 months in steel, followed by bottling and further aging in the bottle.
- Organoleptic Characteristics: Ruby red color, with violet and cherry notes on the nose, accompanied by small hints of spice, vanilla, and cinnamon. Dynamic, fresh, and savory taste; well-integrated and velvety tannins.
- Alcohol Content (% by Volume): 12/13
- Pairings: Ideal with earthy appetizers, delicate first courses, and very aged cheeses.
