Cantine Astroni 'Cratere' - Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio Bianco Campania 2023
Price: $23.99
| Producer | Cantine Astroni 'Cratere' |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Region | Vesuvio |
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| Varietal | White Blend |
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| Vintage | 2023 |
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| Sku | 35998 |
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Cantine Astroni 'Cratere' Description
This wonderful corner of the world has given rise to myths and legends. “God recognized the gulf of Naples as a strip of sky removed by Lucifer. He wept and where his divine tears fell, Lacryma Christi vines arose”
Grape variety: Caprettone, Falanghina
Production area: Agro Vesuviano.
Soil: predominately sandy.
Training system: low arbour and cordon spur system. Yield: 70-80 quintals/ha
Harvest: October, manual.
Technical prefermentation: cryomaceration.
Fermentation: 2 weeks in stinless steel.
Fermentation temperature: 18° - 20° C
Refining: a few months on the lees in stainless steel and in bottle. Alcohol content: 12,5%
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Yellow in color with greenish notations. The nose is dominated by a hint of apricot and wild herbs, while mineral notes complete the aromatic bouquet. It is structured, full and persistent in the mouth.
