Lacrima is a red grape variety, with its roots in Marche, Italy.
The wines show medium body, medium-low tannin, medium-high acidity, varies and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to strawberry, floral, spice, spiced and berry.
It is planted most seriously in Morro d’Alba.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for sunny.
It blends readily with Sangiovese, Montepulciano and Verdicchio.
At the table it suits lamb rack with rosemary and garlic, roasted duck breast with balsamic reduction and cherry and dark chocolate tart.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantina Offida 'Abate' Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Marche, Italy
- Cantine Belisario Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Marche, Italy
- CasalFarneto Rosae Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Marche, Italy
- Ciu Ciu Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Marche, Italy
- Fattoria San Lorenzo Vigna Paradiso Marche Rosso IGT, Italy
- Filodivino 'Diana' Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Marche, Italy
- Gioacchino Garofoli Kerria Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, Piedmont, Italy
- Lucchetti 'Guardengo' Lacrima di Morro d'Alba Superiore, Marche, Italy
Lacrima: common questions
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02.Where is Lacrima from?+
03.Where is Lacrima grown?+
04.What food pairs with Lacrima?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.