Winemaker Notes
Intense ruby red color with violet hues. The nose is rich and intense, with notes of strawberry, marasca cherry, violet flowers and rose bud. On the palate it has a full sapidity and smooth tannins. Overall it is soft, and it reflects all the aromas felt at the nose. Good persistence.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Lots of sweet, dark cherries and purple flowers showing some violet extract, geranium and undergrowth. Juicy, silky and medium-bodied on the palate with floral, purple fruit before an elegant, fruit-expressive finish.
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Wine Enthusiast
The exquisite and exotic Lacrima di Morro d'Alba from Velenosi provides a resounding example of why native Italian grapes are so delicious. Vibrant aromas that are equally floral and fruit-laden intertwine with each sniff of this wine. Ripe blackberry notes mingle with violets, candied cherries with roses and on and on. The palate is soft and easy. On the finish, a pleasant herbal and woodsy bitter note keeps the fruit in check. Yum!
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