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LACRIMA CHRISTI VESUVIO WHITE
 D.O.C. registered designation of origin

History and Etymology
The fame of this marvellous corner of the world has caused myths and legends to grow: “God recognizing in the gulf of Naples an edge of sky removed by Lucifer, cried and where the divine tears fell so rose the grapewines of the Lacryma Christi”.
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Technical Information

Lacrima Christi Bianco - Cantine Astroni

Type
Lacrima Christi White DOC

Wine variety
Caprettone, Falanghina

Zone of production
Vesuvian Agro

Terrain
Clear – sandy

 System of cultivation
low trellis or runner system

Production per hectare
80 quintals

Period of vintage
first decade of October

Harvest
by hand
Vinification
Technique pre-fermentation
cold maceration

Fermentation
steel


Temperatureof fermentation
18°-20° C

 Time
two weeks

Refinement
i“sur lies” in steel for several months and bottle

Alcoholic degree
12.5%
Sensory features
Deep yellow in colour with greenish notes. Swirling the glass the density and the consistency of the product becomes evident.
To the palate, the sensation of fat is surprising, round and extremely persistent.
To the nose, there is a prevailing scent of apricot and wild grass, but also minerals that complete the aromatic bouquet.
Gastronomic pairings
Excellent with vegetable soups, pasta and beans, white meats, seasonal barbecued vegetables; the combination with fresh and tender cheeses is interesting.