Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Doc 2022 75 cl Mastroberardino

MASTR LCR

A wine with a prestigious name and a legendary origin; the grapevine is Piedirosso, cultivated in the Vesuvius area, rich in ashes.
The nature of the territory is captured in the bottle and it is expressed in time even after a long ageing period.

APPELLATION: Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC Rosso

VARIETY: Piedirosso 100%

SOIL AND ESTATE: The characteristic of soils in the Vesuvian area of production is volcanic, loose, rich in mineral elements, well-drained. The exposure is mainly South-East on an average altitude of 170 m a.s.l.. The density of plantation is on average 2,500 vines/hectare and the plants are about 15 years old and trained with Arbour and espalier with Guyot pruning systems.

HARVEST PERIOD AND TYPOLOGIE: alf of October and manual harvest.

VINIFICATION AND REFINING: Classic red vinification in stainless tanks at controlled temperature.
Refines for at least 1 month in bottle before release.

COLOR: Ruby red.

BOUQUET: Full, with cherry and plum aromas, supported by spicy notes of pepper and clove, minerals nuances.

TASTE: Warm, well-structured and smooth, with fine tannins and a finish of fruits and spices.

FOOD PAIRINGS
Appetizers: Soups, cold meats, fresh and aged cheeses.

First courses: Courses with meat sauces, mushrooms and truffles.

Second courses: White and red meats.

AGING POTENTIAL: 20 years and more.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 18 °C

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