Winery Fiore RomanoDon Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
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 Don Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio from the Winery Fiore Romano
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Don Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio of Winery Fiore Romano in the region of Campania is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Don Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
Pairings that work perfectly with Don Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
Original food and wine pairings with Don Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio
The Don Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio of Winery Fiore Romano matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef with caramelized onion, spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne or mouse of lamb with thyme.
Discover the grape variety: Aglianico
Powerful, tannic reds with deep colour and tight structure, with aromas of black cherry, blackberry, leather, tobacco, coffee and balsamic-volcanic mineral notes. High acidity and very fine ageing potential, often compared to nebbiolo. Star of Taurasi DOCG in Campania and Aglianico del Vulture DOCG in Basilicata (vines planted on volcanic soils). Late-ripening southern Italian variety of probable ancient Greek origin.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Don Fiore Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio from Winery Fiore Romano are 2016, 0, 2018, 2017
Informations about the Winery Fiore Romano
The Winery Fiore Romano is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 21 wines for sale in the of Vesuvio to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vesuvio
Campania DOC on the slopes of Vesuvius overlooking Naples, black volcanic soils, sometimes ungrafted vines (sandy soils repelled phylloxera). Includes the mythical Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio. Signature reds Piedirosso ("red feet", native) and Aglianico: deep and smoky with black cherry, plum, blackberry, leather, lava, herbs and volcanic mineral touch, firm tannins. Lively Coda di Volpe and Falanghina whites (citrus, flowers, mineral salt).
The wine region of Campania
Cradle of southern Italy's great wines on volcanic soils. Majestic Aglianico in red: structured, deep and tannic with notes of black cherry, candied plum, leather and spices, sublimated in age-worthy Taurasi DOCG, the "Barolo of the south". Identity whites of Irpinia: opulent Fiano di Avellino (honey, hazelnut), mineral iodine Greco di Tufo, aromatic Falanghina (peach, flowers). Also supple Piedirosso.
The word of the wine: Confit
Said of red wines that offer a very ripe nose of red and black fruits reminiscent of jam. On the palate, these aromas are dominant, the wine is very fleshy and round, and leaves an impression of sweetness on the finish that weighs it down.
