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Marzaiola Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC wine — Tenute Pieralisi winery — Dionysus

Marzaiola Lacrima di Morro d'Alba DOC

by Tenute Pieralisi · Marche, Italy

Type
Red
Grapes
Lacrima
Line
Terre Monte Schiavo
Alcohol
12.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
18 °C
Keeps for
2–3 years
Bottled in
0.75 l
Tenute PieralisiMarche, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is grown in Morro d’Alba, the historic home of Lacrima.

Tasting profile

The nose is fragrant, while the palate is soft and smooth.

Serving and pairing

It may be served slightly chilled, at around 15 °C.

Label / history

The name “Lacrima” means “tear” in Italian and refers to the drops of juice released by the berries as they ripen. According to legend, Frederick Barbarossa prized wine from this grape and stayed at the castle in Morro d’Alba during the siege of Ancona in 1167.