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Lacrima is a rare red wine grape that is native to the Marche region of Italy. [1] It is almost entirely found in the Italian DOC Lacrima di Morro d'Alba . The grape's name (meaning "tear" in Italian ) is derived from its tear-like shape, or, alternatively, its thin skin that allows tear-like drops of juice to drip from the grape.
Lacrima is an ancient and local grape that is rarely found outside of the town of Morro d'Alba.The wine is only produced by a handful of estates. The grape's name (meaning "tear" in Italian) is derived from its tear-like shape, or, alternatively, its thin skin that allows tear-like drops of juice to drip from the grape.
Lacrima is the Latin word for tear. It may refer to: Lacrima, a genus of lichen-forming fungi; Lacrima (grape), a rare red wine grape variety native to the Marche region of Italy; Asprinio Bianco or Lacrima, a white Italian wine grape variety grown primarily in southwest Italy around the Naples region of Campania
Lacryma Christi is an old wine, frequently mentioned by poets and writers. Lacryma Christi was mentioned in the book by Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo, in W. J. Turner's poem Talking with Soldiers, in Candide by Voltaire, and by Christopher Marlowe in his play Tamburlaine the Great, Part II.
This list of grape varieties ... Country of origin Pedigree ... Allianico degli abruzzi, Blacan, Halapi, Ispanskii rozovyi, Lacrima christi, Lakrima dolche, Lakrima ...
Verdicchio is the principal grape behind two denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) wines produced in the provinces of Macerata and Ancona, Verdicchio di Matelica and Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi. In addition to producing still wines, Verdicchio grapes are also used to make sparkling wine and straw wine. [6]
The wine region completely lies within two larger DOCs: Colli Pesaresi and Falerio dei Colli Ascolani, and shares its southern part with the Lacrima di Morro d´Alba DOC. The wine region consists of hills running west to east along the Metauro River, in northern Marche. The soil is mostly sandy clay. [1]
This rare grape must comprise at least 80% of the blend. Up to 20% Trebbiano Toscano, Verdicchio, Malvasia Toscana and/or Chardonnay is also allowed. [1] The red blend must comprise at least %50% Sangiovese, with the remaining 50% allotted to any combination of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ciliegiolo, Lacrima, Merlot and/or Montepulciano.