Lacrima di Morro d'Alba is an Italian appellation for red wines produced in Morro d’Alba municipality in Marche. The wines are almost entirely made from a local Lacrima variety, a grape that was once close to extinction, but it was saved and reintroduced by local enthusiasts.
The appellation was created in 1985 to protect the grape and its tradition in the region. The wines coming from the appellation are typically dry, though there are some sweet styles. Dry wines are intensely colored but have a light and approachable character, usually with low tannins and good acidity.
They can be enjoyed as easy-drinking young wines, but with the right approach, the grape can create rich, concentrated, and exciting wines that can age well. The aromas are dominated by floral notes reminiscent of violets and roses that tend to evolve into more fruit-like expressions. Read more
On the palate, they display sweet and spicy notes reminiscent of blueberries and cinnamon. These wines are best served with red meat or meat sauces, cold cuts, poultry, and pork. The interesting name of the appellation (as well as the grape) translates as a tear (lacrima).
It is believed that the name originated because the grapes would frequently burst and then shed tears.
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