Lacrimarosa Irpinia Rosato DOC

The Mastroberardino family, leaders in Italian viticulture, are largely responsible for the revival and elevation of Irpinian and Campanian winemaking post WWII. Their efforts ignited a resurgence in quality red and white wine production in all of Southern Italy. Working primarily with Campania’s ancient, native varieties, Fiano, Greco, and Aglianico, Mastroberardino has resuscitated would-be extinct grapes into world-class varieties. Lacrimarosa, meaning pink tears, is named from the method of production, whereby Aglianico grapes are gently pressed, imparting a slight pink color and light, aromatic profile to the wine.

Grapes are sourced from the Lapio and Pietradefusi vineyards, characterized by calcareous and clay-loam soils. Vines are Espalier-trained and Cordon spur pruned and sit at an average 400m a.s.l. Vines are planted at a density of 2,500 vines/ha.

Hand harvested in October, grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. Refinement in bottle at least one month prior to release.

Pale pink. Fruit forward, with a delicate bouquet of white peaches, honey, strawberries, raspberries, peonies, and red currants.