Winery Cantina del VesuvioLacryma Christi Superiore Rosso
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso from the Winery Cantina del Vesuvio
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso of Winery Cantina del Vesuvio in the region of Campanie is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso of Winery Cantina del Vesuvio in the region of Campanie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso
Pairings that work perfectly with Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso
Original food and wine pairings with Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso
The Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso of Winery Cantina del Vesuvio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef tongue in hot pickle sauce, simple chinese noodle soup or merguez with lentils.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantina del Vesuvio's Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso.
Discover the grape variety: Counoise
Counoise is a black grape variety of Spanish origin. It is widely cultivated in the southern part of France. It is very similar to the aubun, with which it is often confused, and has a white cottony bud. Unlike the aubun, the leaves of this variety do not have teeth in the petiolar sinus. They are thick and large. Its bunches are medium-sized but its berries are large. It is advisable to prune it short so that it is productive. It matures in the second half of the year, but production depends on the vintage. This grape variety appreciates hillside terroirs, which are stony and warm. It fears grey rot without being sensitive to oidium and mildew. Counoise has two approved clones, 508 and 725. The wine obtained from Counoise is not very colourful. It is fine and fruity. Its aromas are diversified with notes of fruit, flowers and spices.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Lacryma Christi Superiore Rosso from Winery Cantina del Vesuvio are 2018, 2017, 2016
Informations about the Winery Cantina del Vesuvio
The Winery Cantina del Vesuvio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Vesuvio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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 Campanie
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.
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