Lacrima (grape)
| Lacrima | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
Lacrima grapes | |
| Color of berry skin | Black |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Origin | Italy |
| Notable regions | Marche |
| Notable wines | Lacrima di Morro d'Alba |
| VIVC number | 6618 |
Lacrima is a rare, semi-aromatic, dark-skinned red wine grape variety native to the Marche region of central Italy.[1] It is found almost entirely in the Italian DOC Lacrima di Morro d'Alba, specifically surrounding the municipality of Morro d'Alba in the province of Ancona. Its name (meaning "tear" in Italian) is derived from its skin, which allows tear-like drops of juice to drip from the grape. Lacrima is considered a notoriously difficult variety to cultivate. After facing near-extinction in the 20th century, the cultivar was revived and formalized under the DOC in 1985. The grape produces deeply pigmented, purple-hued wines known for their intense aromatic profile, featuring characteristic notes of violets and rose petals. This characteristic rose-like scent is attributed to the high concentration of the terpene geraniol.[2] Lacrima is low in tannins and is usually best consumed young.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Ned Halley (1 June 2005). Dictionary of Drink. Wordsworth Editions. p. 346. ISBN 978-1-84022-302-6.
- ^ La Denominazione Lacrima di Morro d’Alba DOC (Italian language) - Quattrocalici
- ^ Nicholas Belfrage (14 September 2009). The Finest Wines of Tuscany and Central Italy: A Regional and Village Guide to the Best Wines and Their Producers. University of California Press. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-520-25942-3.