NoseThe nose is rich and intense, with nots of strawberry, marasca cherry, violet flowers and rose bud
FlavorOn the palate it has a full sapidity and smooth tannins. Overall it is soft, and it reflects all the aromas felt at the nose. Good persistence
Marche At a Glance
Region NameMarche
Like its more famous neighbors Tuscany and Umbria, Le Marche boasts Mediterranean flora like Cyprus trees, olive trees, and vines spread across a hilly landscape, and dotted with medieval villages.
Score: 91Vintage 2022James SucklingRipe black fruit and dried herbs on the nose, as well as a deep, savory note that’s a little like toasted coconut. Medium- to full-bodied with the same mix of fruity and savory elements. The tannins are well immersed in the wine, giving both a silky texture and some length. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021Wine EnthusiastThe exquisite and exotic Lacrima di Morro d'Alba from Velenosi provides a resounding example of why native Italian grapes are so delicious. Vibrant aromas that are equally floral and fruit-laden intertwine with each sniff of this wine. Ripe blackberry notes mingle with violets, candied cherries with roses and on and on. The palate is soft and easy. On the finish, a pleasant herbal and woodsy bitter note keeps the fruit in check. Yum! Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021Vinous MediaThe 2021 Lacrima di Morro d’Alba is perfumed and exotic, mixing savory and sweet through a blend of wild herbs, crushed blueberries, cola and lavender. This smooths over the palate with silky textures, creamy yet lifted, boasting depths of ripe blue and black fruits. The 2021 tapers off perfumed with a slight bitter twang that punctuates the expression quite nicely. The 2021 is such a pretty expression of Lacrima.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 90Vintage 2021James SucklingLots of sweet, dark cherries and purple flowers showing some violet extract, geranium and undergrowth. Juicy, silky and medium-bodied on the palate with floral, purple fruit before an elegant, fruit-expressive finish. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2020James SucklingA nice balance of savory and fruity character on the nose with ripe berries and dark plums, together with notes of dried flowers. Medium-bodied with fresh-plum flavors, light tannins and plum-skin acidity keeping it fresh and adding some drive. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 88Vintage 2020Vinous MediaDark and woodsy in character, the 2020 Lacrima di Morro d'Alba wafts up with a mix of crushed wild berries, smoky sage and a hint of animal musk. It’s soft-textured with a welcome contrast of tart blackberries, sour citrus and zesty acids. This leaves a staining of concentration while finishing with wild herbal tones and a hint of licorice.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 91Vintage 2019James SucklingPlummy nose with a pruney edge, as well as flowers and dried herbs. Full-bodied with lightly firm but unobtrusive tannins and a bright, flavorful finish. Some vanilla comes through at the end. Drink now.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2019Vinous MediaThe 2019 Lacrima di Morro d'Alba lifts up like a basket of fresh wild berries laced with sweet violet and lavender tones. Its velvety textures soothe, as a cooling wave of floral-tinged black fruits washes across the palate. It tapers off with medium length and to a flourish of sour citrus.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 93Vintage 2018James SucklingThis is a fantastic red with crushed berries, black pepper and pumice. Some espresso, too. Full body. Tight and layered with pretty, ripe tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
Score: 89Vintage 2018Vinous MediaThe 2018 Velenosi Lacrima di Morro d'Alba lifts from the glass like a bouquet of fresh violets, with crushed blackberry and a hint of orange peel. It’s silky and textural on the palate, while remaining gentle and subtly sweet, and finishes dryer with a slight twang of residual acids, a lingering note of tangerine and savory spice.Shelf TalkerFull Page Review
