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.
Denomination | DOC |
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Grape used | Piedirosso 100% |
Category | Red Wines |
Region | Campania |
Brand | Colli Irpini - Montesole |
Vintage | 2020 |
Alcohol | 12.5° |