M�rke: Velenosi

Format : 0.75

Gradering : 13%

Lacrima di Morro Doc Superiore
FIRST VINTAGE BOTTLED 2007.
PRODUCTION AREA Winery’s own vineyards located in the municipality of San Marcello – Ancona.
VARIETY Lacrima di Morro d’Alba monovarietal.
AVERAGE ALTITUDE 100-150 meters above-sea-level
SOIL TYPE Mainly clay.
TRELLISING SYSTEM Spurred cordon.
DENSITY PER HECTARE 5.000 plants per hectare.
YIELD PER HECTARE 75 quintals of grape approximately.
YIELD PER GRAPE-VINE 1,5 Kg of grape approximately.
HARVEST The harvesting period is generally in September. Grapes are conveyed to the winery in small containers, and after a careful selection, they are vinified at controller temperature. This variety has a peculiarity: the skin of ripe grapes cuts and let its juice drop like tears.
FERMENTATION After destemming, the grapes are transferred to steel tanks, holding about 100 hl each, equipped for temperature control; this is the main tool for quality wine. Maceration on the skin lasts about 20 days at a temperature of approximately 20°C in order to better develop the fruity, flowery fragrances of this grape.
HISTORY
Lacrima di Morro d’Alba, more simply known as Lacrima, was given Doc designation in 1985. Lacrima is one of the most popular wines produced in the region of Marcheand has a very ancient tradition. Legend has it that in 1167 Frederick Barbarossa, after taking over the Castle of Morro d’Alba following the siege of Ancona, became one of the staunchest supporters of this excellent drink.