Aetheris
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso
DOP
History and Identity
Where fire meets air, balance is born.
Aetheris evokes the ether, the highest and purest part of the sky. Here, it becomes a metaphor for a wine that unites the volcanic matter of Mount Vesuvius with a remarkable lightness. The vines grow on lava terraces, from which the wine draws energy and tension. A red that does not weigh you down, but lifts you instead. A balance between depth and transparency.
- 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.
