Winery Cantine Astroni - Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

Winery Cantine AstroniCratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio of Winery Cantine Astroni is a red wine from the region of Vesuvio of Campania.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.

Taste structure of the Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio from the Winery Cantine Astroni

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio of Winery Cantine Astroni in the region of Campania is a powerful.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio of Winery Cantine Astroni in the region of Campania often reveals types of flavors of earth.

Food and wine pairings with Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

Pairings that work perfectly with Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

Original food and wine pairings with Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio

The Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio of Winery Cantine Astroni matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), spaghetti with summer vegetables or lamb chops with tarragon cream.

Details and technical informations about Winery Cantine Astroni's Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
12.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Aglianico

A very old grape variety grown in Italy, some believe it to be of Greek origin. In France, it is practically unknown. It can be found in Australia, the United States (California), Argentina, etc. It should not be confused with Aglianicone, another grape variety grown in Italy, which is, however, very similar to Aglianico.

Last vintages of this wine

Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio - 2018
In the top 100 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio - 2015
In the top 100 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.311100
Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio - 0
In the top 100 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Cratere Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio from Winery Cantine Astroni are 2018, 0, 2015

Informations about the Winery Cantine Astroni

The winery offers 31 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vesuvio in the region of Campania

The Winery Cantine Astroni is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 28 wines for sale in the of Vesuvio to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Campania
In the top 65000 of of Italy wines
In the top 2000 of of Vesuvio wines
In the top 200000 of red wines
In the top 350000 wines of the world

The wine region of Vesuvio

The wine region of Vesuvio is located in the region of Campanie of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina del Vesuvio or the Domaine Cantina del Vesuvio produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vesuvio are Aglianico, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Verdeca, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vesuvio often reveals types of flavors of minerality, black fruits or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, lemon peel or tropical fruit.


The wine region of Campania

Campania is a region that forms the "tibia" of the boot of Italy, and whose largest city is Naples. Its name comes from Campania felix, a Latin phrase meaning roughly "happy land". The region has strong historical links with wine and vineyards, dating back to the 12th century BC, and is one of the oldest wine regions in Italy. The considerable influence of ancient empires, including the Greeks, Romans and Byzantines, means that some of the varieties in this region are linked to historical legends.

The word of the wine: Clavelin

Typical bottle of the yellow wines of the Jura with a squat shape and a capacity of 62 cl.

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