Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Rosso (Claudia)

Characteristics:
Grape Varietal:
80% Piedirosso, 20% Aglianico

Area of Production:
Terzigno, Boscotrecase, Ercolano and other towns on the slope of Mt. Vesuvius, near Naples.

Type of Soil:
Potassium rich, loose volcanic soil.

Date of Harvest:
Second week of October

Fermentation:
The stalks are removed from the hand picked grapes, before maceration begins with a soft pressing. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.

Fining:
4 months in bottles

Food Pairing:
A great accompaniment to red meats, game, cheeses and pasta.

Alcohol Content:
12.5% by Vol.

Serving Temperature:
Serve at room temperature. Uncork 20 minutes before serving.