Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco DOC
Wine with a prestigious name and an origin that is lost in legend: God wept when he found a strip of sky stolen by Lucifer in the Gulf of Naples and, where his tears fell, the vine of Lacryma Christi was born. Given the extraordinary nature of the area, very rich in ash mixed with lava and lapilli, between which the vine climbs with difficulty, it is not possible to ignore so much force of nature in the expression of aromas and flavors.
NAME
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio DOC White
VARIETY
Caprettone (or Vesuvius Foxtail) 100%
VINEYARD
The Vesuvian area is characterized by volcanic, loose soils, very rich in minerals and well drained. The exposure is mainly to the south-east, with an altitude of 170 m. s.l.m. The planting density is about 2,500 vines / ha and the training systems are the radial and espalier with guyot pruning.
AGE
On average 20 years
PERIOD AND COLLECTION SYSTEM
First half of October, manual harvest.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Classic white vinification in steel tanks (about 20 days) at a controlled temperature (16C ° -18C ° C). Refinement in the bottle for a few months.
- Anno
- 2021
- Color
- Giallo paglierino
- Region
- Campania
- Profumi
- scent of fruit and licorice
- Gusto
- fresh, structured and mineral flavor
Cantine Mastroberardino is an iconic name in Italian winemaking, celebrated for its pioneering role in promoting the indigenous grape varieties of Irpinia and Campania.
Founded in 1878 in Atripalda, Avellino, this family-run company holds a rich historical legacy spanning ten generations, preserving the ancient winemaking traditions of the region. Its estates are located in Irpinia, the birthplace of three DOCG wines: Greco di Tufo, Fiano di Avellino, and Taurasi. Divided into various areas of the region, these estates aim to conserve the identity and protection of unique terroirs. Mastroberardino is committed to safeguarding and promoting valuable grape varieties, including Aglianico, Fiano, Greco, Falanghina, Piedirosso, and Coda di Volpe, with roots that delve into the history of Greek colonization and ancient Rome.