Winery Villa Dora - Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso

Winery Villa DoraGelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso

3.3
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso of Winery Villa Dora is a red wine from the region of Vesuvio of Campanie.
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.
The Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso of the Winery Villa Dora is in the top 5 of wines of Vesuvio.

Taste structure of the Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso from the Winery Villa Dora

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso of Winery Villa Dora 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 Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso of Winery Villa Dora in the region of Campanie often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.

Food and wine pairings with Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso

Pairings that work perfectly with Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso

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

The Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso of Winery Villa Dora matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef strogonoff, smoked salmon pasta gratin or lamb chops with spanish sauce.

Details and technical informations about Winery Villa Dora's Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso.

Winemaker
Villa Dora
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13°
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

Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso - 2016
In the top 5 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso - 2015
In the top 5 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 311100
Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso - 2014
In the top 5 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso - 2013
In the top 5 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso - 2012
In the top 5 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso - 2011
In the top 5 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso - 2007
In the top 5 of of Vesuvio wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Gelsonero Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso from Winery Villa Dora are 2006, 2013, 2014, 2012 and 2016.

Informations about the Winery Villa Dora

The winery offers 9 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Vesuvio in the region of Campanie

The Winery Villa Dora is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Vesuvio to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Campanie
In the top 40000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3 of of Vesuvio wines
In the top 150000 of red wines
In the top 200000 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 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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