Heritage Lacryma Christi Vesuvio Rosso DOC, Mastroberardino, Vesuvio, Campania, Italy 2021
Campania, Italy
Tasting Notes
This ruby red wine with legendary origins made from Piedirosso grapes has a bouquet full of cherry and plum aromas, supported by spicy notes of pepper, clove and mineral nuances. On the palate the wine feels warm, juicy and well-structured with smooth fine tannins on the finnish.
Food Matches
Pasta with meat sauces, Mushrooms and truffle dishes & Pizza
Wine Profile
Wine Type Red Wine
Vintage 2021
Style Medium Bodied Reds
Country Italy
Region Campania
Grower Name Mastroberardino
Grape Variety Piedirosso
ABV 12.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU MASTROBLACRYCR21
Grower
Mastroberardino
Mastroberardino is one of the leading wineries and wine families in all of Italy, in terms of production, market impact, and innovation. The family’s storied history dates back to the early 18th century. As one of Italy’s top winemaking estates, it holds a proud place in Italy’s viticultural history as a guardian and protector of indigenous grapes of Southern… Read More
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Campania
Campania is a beautiful region in southern Italy centred around Naples. Abundant sunshine, hillside vineyards and volcanic soils make the region well-suited for the production of quality wine, which is concentrated mainly on local, traditional grape varieties. Of these, Aglianico produces superb red wines but is at least rivalled in quality by the whites Fiano and Greco… Read More
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Piedirosso
Piedirosso, said to be named after the resemblance of its red stalks to pigeon feet, is the second most planted black-skinned grape variety of Campania. Wines from this grape are often marked by distinct herbal notes, but have the potential to be generously fruity with a gentle, floral spice. Even though pure varietal wines exist, it is most commonly used in blends with… Read More
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