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- Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso DOC
Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso DOC
Italy
Red Wine • 100% Piedirosso
- Tasting Notes
- Pairs With
- ColorRuby red with violet reflections
- NoseIntense fruit aromas of cherry, raspberry, black currant and spicy overtones with hints of minerals and cloves
- FlavorSoft and elegant, with pleasant tones of mature red fruits, plums and hints of tobacco, coff ee and ground pepper
Campania At a Glance
Region Name Campania
Like many Italian regions, Campania is home to an impressive array of grape varieties, some found almost nowhere else on earth. Its most important variety is arguably Aglianico, the grape behind the region’s two most famous and respected red wines: Taurasi and Aglianico del Taburno.
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Press
Vintage | Publication | Score | Review Date | POS Generator | |
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2021 | Vinous Media | 91 | Apr 2023 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2021 | Wine Enthusiast | 90 | Jul 2024 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2021 | James Suckling | 90 | Sep 2023 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2020 | Wine Advocate | 89 | Oct 2022 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2020 | Vinous Media | 88 | Apr 2023 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2019 | Vinous Media | 90 | Jan 2022 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2018 | James Suckling | 91 | Nov 2020 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2017 | James Suckling | 92 | Nov 2019 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2017 | Wine Spectator | 88 | Jul 2020 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2017 | Wine Spectator | 88 | Jun 2020 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2017 | Vinous Media | 88 | May 2020 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
2017 | Wine Advocate | 88 | Oct 2019 | Shelf Talker | Full Page Review |
- Score: 91 Vintage 2021 Vinous Media The 2021 Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio opens with a darkly alluring blend of black currants, crushed stone and Violette pastille. Brisk acidity contrasts the silken textures as the 2021 washes across the palate. Perfumed wild berry fruits cascade throughout. Sweet herbal tones, saline minerals and subtle, grippy tannins linger as the 2021 finishes lightly structured and full of youthful tension. This is a fantastic Lacryma Christi from Terredora. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 90 Vintage 2021 Wine Enthusiast The fresh, tart nose presents aromas of dried cranberry, hibiscus, Earl Grey tea and blood orange, which transition smoothly into sweeter, more energetic flavors of strawberry, cherry and mandarin orange on the palate. Easy going tannins are paired with bright acid. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 90 Vintage 2021 James Suckling Volatile ripeness that is pretty typical to Lacryma Christi, with lifted white pepper, geraniums and black tea in the background of sweetened cherries, cranberries and some figs. Medium to full body on the palate with tightly wound tannins that contribute to the verticality and structure of the palate. Drink now through to 2027. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 89 Vintage 2020 Wine Advocate This is a pretty, easy-drinking red with plenty of dark volcanic character along with blackcurrant, lavender bud, white pepper and campfire ash. The Terredora di Paolo 2020 Lacryma Christi Vesuvio Rosso is a mid-weight wine with fine, dusty tannins that are well integrated (after a brief six to eight months in oak). The wine is true to the grape with a fresh, food-friendly disposition. Production is 6,000 bottles. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 88 Vintage 2020 Vinous Media The 2020 Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio entices with a blend of black fruits, underbrush and blood orange. It's texturally smooth with pronounced acidity and citrus-tinged blackberries, adding cheek-puckering tension toward the close. This finishes spicy yet a bit short, leaving traces of fine tannin that pinch at the cheeks. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 90 Vintage 2019 Vinous Media The 2019 Rosso Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio wafts up like a freshly cracked open jar of blackberry preserves complemented by notes of sage and ashen stone. It’s rich and pliant in feel, yet it finds balance through a mix of tart woodland berries that saturate, and brisk acids which keep the expression lifted and fresh. This finishes with medium length, savory, almost salty even, with dark inner florals that linger. The 2019 has a lot of character, but tension too. It will be best enjoyed at the dinner table. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 91 Vintage 2018 James Suckling Aromas of dark fruit, plums, meat and mushrooms follow through to a medium to full body with layers of fruit and a juicy finish. A little tannic now, but will soften nicely. Drink or hold. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 92 Vintage 2017 James Suckling Excellent freshness and composure to this red with notes of citrus and strawberries. Tightly strung with tense acidity and firm tannins. Mineral, zesty finish. Drink now. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 88 Vintage 2017 Wine Spectator Fresh and well-knit, this medium-bodied red layers light tannins with pure black plum and cherry fruit. This is a fine, balanced sipper, with hints of grilled herb and spice accenting the finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made, 210 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 88 Vintage 2017 Wine Spectator Fresh and well-knit, this medium-bodied red layers light tannins with pure black plum and cherry fruit. This is a fine, balanced sipper, with hints of grilled herb and spice accenting the finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases made, 210 cases imported. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 88 Vintage 2017 Vinous Media The nose in the 2017 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso is dark and surprisingly rich, showing masses of crushed blackberry, backed by sweet brown spices, with hints of sage, menthol, and purple floral tones. On the palate, soft, dense textures flood the senses with ripe black fruits and peppery florals, yet I’m craving more depth here, as brisk acids carry the 2017 Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso across the senses. The finish is medium in length and ‘grapey’, showing hints of tannin beneath purple florals and a hint of sweet spice. Shelf Talker Full Page Review
- Score: 88 Vintage 2017 Wine Advocate The 2017 Lacryma Christi Vesuvio Rosso is a plump, ready and accessible wine. It opens to medium color saturation and shows ripe aromas of cassis and wild raspberry. Those aromas do reflect the softness and sweetness of the hot and dry 2017 growing season. This is a simple red wine, but this vintage has the heft and power to stand up to pork roast or porchetta. Shelf Talker Full Page Review