Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Red Doc 2020 75 cl Montesole

MONT LCR

Beyond the fascinating myths on the origin of its name, the Lacryma Christi Rosso is essentially produced from the Piedirosso (Per'e'palummo') grapes, grown in only 15 Vesuvian villages. Of ruby red colour, dry flavour and impressive violet character. It is superb with red meat and game.

Characteristic

Product Name: MONTESOLÆ LACRYMA CHRISTI DEL VESUVIO ROSSO D.O.C.

Classification: Red wine - Controlled Designation of Origin

Alcohol content: 12,50 % vol. - Total Acidity 5,30 g/l Free acidity 0,40 g/l Dry extract 29,60 g/l Free SO2 29 mg/l

Vine/grape variety: Piedirosso 100 %

First Year Production: 2002

Bottles production: 7.000

Grapes origin Vineyards selected in DOC Vesuvius slopes Area in Naples. Soil Vulcanic Cultivation system Spurred cordon amended. Yield/ha 90 q/ha

Harvest :October second decade.

Harvest system: Hand-harvesting in 20-kg case

Winemaking: Cold maceration, soft pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature in oak casks for 3 months. Ageing/refining In steel vat for 6 months, in bottles 3 months.

Olfactory characteristic: It has harmonious fruity flavours and cherry on the nose. Ph 3,60 Total SO2 92 mg/l Residual sugars 1,50 g/l Yield grape to wine From 1 kg of grapes it has been produced 0,68 l of wine.

Taste characteristic: The taste is full-bodied and mineral on the palate.

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