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Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio rosso DOC |
| Appellation |
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio red Doc |
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| Grape Variety |
Piedirosso 100% |
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| Soil |
Volcanic, loose |
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| Exposure |
South - East |
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| Altitude |
170 m a.s.l. |
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| Vines per hectare |
About 3000 |
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| Training system |
Radially and shoulder with guyot pruning system |
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| Age of vineyard |
About fifteen years |
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| Yield per hectare |
7000 kilos |
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| Period of harvest |
Half of October |
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| Vinification |
Classic red vinification in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures |
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| Refining |
At least one month in bottle |
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| Colour |
Deep ruby red |
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| Bouquet |
Full, with cherry, plum, raspberry and strawberry aromas, supported by spiced notes of pepper and clove |
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| Palate |
Warm, well structured and smooth, with fine tannins and a background of fruits and spices |
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| Food pairing |
A big wine that best pairs with flavoured pastas or polenta with meat-based sauces or sophisticated red meats. A deliciously surprising pairing for grilled swordfish |
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